PALLETIZER (Day Shift)

Job Description

Job Description

Culture Fresh Foods, INC

Palletizer

JOB description

Job Title:

Palletizer

Department:

Production

Reports To:

Production Supervisor

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Company Overview :

Culture Fresh Foods, Inc is a Dairy and Non-Dairy processing facility headquartered in Naugatuck, CT. The facility produces a wide range of dairy and plant-based spoonable and spreadable cultured and ESL (extended shelf life) products for private label, co-pack and under its own brand.

Position Summary :

The Palletizer is responsible for receiving packaged finished goods and accurately palletizing them in accordance with customer requirements, as communicated with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), written documentation, and verbal instructions. The Palletizer is accountable for verifying the quality of product labeling and print, while ensuring that all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality standards are consistently followed. This role requires adherence to all plant safety protocols and regulatory requirements. The Palletizer must perform duties in a safe and efficient manner and must be capable of operating a forklift as needed to support production operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Receive packaged finished goods from production lines and palletize them accurately per customer specifications.
• Visually inspect product packaging, labels, date codes, and print quality for compliance with quality standards.
• Stack products safely and efficiently to maximize pallet stability and minimize damage.
• Operate palletizing equipment and assist with equipment resets or minor troubleshooting as needed.
• Complete required production and quality documentation, such as pallet tags, labels, and checklists.
• Verify the quantity and type of products being palletized per production schedule or work order.
• Immediately report any non-conforming product, packaging issues, or safety concerns to the Supervisor or Quality Assurance.
• Follow GMP, food safety, and plant hygiene standards at all times.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area according to sanitation requirements.
• Participate in ongoing safety training and adhere to all plant safety protocols and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with production, quality, and warehouse teams to ensure efficient product flow and order accuracy.
• Must have the ability to interpret diagrams and drawings and read and comprehend written instructions.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by Production Supervisor.

SQF Requirements:

• Maintain good safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner.
• Required to wear food safety and sanitation clothing and PPE.
• This position necessitates conformance to personal hygiene regulations.
• Report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Ensure all programs are being upheld and documentation is current.

Qualifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3-6 months related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Proficient in completing simple written correspondence and manufacturing documentation.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to clearly present information to team members.
• Basic math skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals..
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
• Able to adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Team-oriented with the ability to maintain positive working relationships.
• Demonstrates professional conduct, reliability, and a respectful attitude.
• Ability to organize work.
• Physical ability to meet the demands of the role, including lifting up to 50lbs and standing for extended periods.
• Must pass a company pre-employment background, physical, and drug screen prior to commencing work.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands and stretch and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Must have full range of body motion.

Working Environment

• While performing in this role the individual is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and /or humid conditions and risk of electrical shock.
• The employee will be required to use all personal protective equipment provided by the Company in compliance with OSHA regulations.
• The employee must obey all safety rules.

Why Join Us? Culture Fresh Foods, Inc. offers a collaborative and innovative workplace with opportunities for professional growth and development. Join our team to make a meaningful impact in the food manufacturing industry.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

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Monday - Thursday, 6:00AM - 4:30PM