Palletizer

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Clarence
Department: Packing
Employment Type: Full-Time, must be available weekends

The Palletizer works under limited supervision following prescribed procedures in the packing plant/cooler putting filled cases of eggs of various sizes onto the appropriate pallets. The Palletizer position is of high importance in maintaining the Food Safety and Food Quality of all eggs that we produce and sell.

JOB RESPONSIBILTIES

Strategic and tactical work for which this position is accountable:

The main objective of the Palletizer’s work is to:

• Communicate with the middle person on the correct orders to be run and their correct amounts.
• When palletizing the cases check to see if they are correctly stamped, dated and closed.
• When stacking the cases, make sure they are placed on the pallet correctly. Stamps and stickers should face to the outside.
• When the pallets are full move the product into their proper location and label correctly.
• Know the correct dates and code to stamp on the cases.
• Make sure all daters and stickers are accurate.
• Know where product is to be placed in the cooler.
• Know what we are packing and how many of each we need. Number each pallet consecutively – mark run # on bottom of case of each pallet.
• Use only unbroken pallets.
• Make sure orders are counted out. Be sure some cases are “taped off” to signify the order is counted.
• Keep work area clean.
• Check tape level and taper operation on a frequent basis.
• Place a piece of cardboard on the bottom of every pallet. Additionally, place a piece on the third row of half cases and the fourth row of EB’s.

• Stack all cases straight and square.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Capabilities and traits essential to perform satisfactorily

• Must be able to use a pallet jack
• Very good observation skills
• Ability to work in a close teamwork environment
• Maintains positive, can-do attitude
• Ability to maintain a fast pace while handling a fragile product

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly for long periods of time.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Able to tolerate noise levels typical of a processing plant.
• Must be able to work in an environment that is kept at 40-45 degrees.