Palletizer

Job DescriptionPalletizerKinston, NCCompensation IncludesStarting Pay Rate of $17.05/hour - paid weeklyAvailable Shifts2nd: 4:00pm - 12:00am, Monday - Friday3rd: 12:00am - 8:00am, Monday - FridayOverviewThe person who occupies this position is responsible for unloading cases from conveyors and stacking them onto pallets according to carton specifications.ResponsibilitiesRetrieves packed cases from conveyors and stacks them onto pallets according to customer specificationsPalletizer wraps top of loaded pallet to prevent higher boxes from falling when load is movedPulls loaded skid with handtruck to area where skid is retrieved by forklift (approximately 70 ft)Constructs cardboard tops to cover boxes that do not have folding flapsQualificationsHigh School diploma or GED requiredMachines, Tools, Equipment, Software: No experience needed (entry-level)Must be able to speak, read and write EnglishHandtruck and tape (to construct box covers)Must be flexible: able to work other shifts, overtime and Saturdays when neededPhysical requirements and visual activities that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job:Standing, walking, lifting (up to 50 lbs.), carrying (up to 50 lbs.), pushing, pulling, twisting (re-piling loads), kneeling, bending, reaching, talking, hearing, visual acuity (near and far)Requires lifting packed cases (weighing up to 50 lbs.) from the rollers (3 feet high), carrying them approximately 5 feet to pallet and stacking them onto correct pallet. Cases are stacked as high as 7 feetJob requires lifting empty pallets (approximately 50 lbs.) from stack of pallets and sliding them to end of conveyor approximately once very hourRequires physical ability to pull full pallet (1500 - 2000 lbs.) with handtruck. The distance of pulling is approximately 30 feetInside Conditions, extremes of heat, humidity, noise (helpers are to wear ear plugs), vibration, hazards, dustCompany BenefitsBenefitsWith safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.Community EngagementAt Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.Training and DevelopmentWe offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact View email address on click.appcast.io Pactiv Evergreen