Palletizer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Pallet Jack Operator is responsible for taking the pallets that have been palletized to be wrapped with plastic in accordance to the customer specifications. The Pallet Jack Operator will keep track of the number of pallets completed and once the product is completed and wrapped, then the Pallet Jack Operator will take the pallet to cooler and place in the designated area.

Essential Job Functions:

• Produce a quality product that meets or exceeds our customer requirements such as but not limited
• Ensure finished product pallets are stacked and taped properly
• Wrap the product per the customer specification and ensure cases will not shift
• Confirm that all pallets are properly labeled.  If a pallet is found to be missing a label attach the correct label per customer requirements to the pallet.
• Rework any product that is not up to the customers quality standards
• Comply with all USDA regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices, SQF, Safety Programs, Biosecurity Policies and Procedures, and Food Defense Programs.
• Properly identify and document pallet completion according to the daily production run plan.
• Track the order to completion. Organize the pallets by load inside the cooler.
• Wrap pallets per customer requirements and communicate with plant leads on status of order and when product is close to completion.
• Place proper pallet tag on product to track that pallet in the cooler.
• Keeps the plant running by staying ahead of production and organizing the cooler
• Resolve as many immediately correctable issues as possible in the course of his/her normal daily activities.
• Repair and maintain equipment, where skill set and training allow in order to improve the reliability of the equipment. 
• Immediately report any mechanical problems or poor-quality conditions to Supervisor or Maintenance staff where help is needed for repairs
• Value your safety and the safety of your co-workers.
• Use safe operating practices while running the various equipment in your area; such as the pallet jack, fork lift, and pallet wrapper. 
• Keep your work area clean
• Assist in creating a One-Team environment by communicating effectively with all plant supervision and staff.
• Assist the packers and others as needed.
• Perform all other tasks as requested by management.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• Prior Egg processing experience a plus but not mandatory
• Safely operate all equipment in the processing plant.  Pallet Jack Certified
• Reading and comprehension skills necessary to follow instructions, and document
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team
• Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred
• Must be able to lift 80 lbs.
• Must be able to twist and bend
• Must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time on different surfaces, including concrete
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Must be able to reach and lift above the head
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment

Join Hen Haven, LLC and become part of a winning team!

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  (While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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