Palletizer job description

Location Description: Michael foods, Inc. located in Chaska, Minnesota is known as the "best small town in Minnesota" with a highly rated school system and home of the PGA Tournament in 2018! As our community grows, we strive to preserve the small town atmosphere. Minutes away from beautiful lakes, major highways, shopping malls and the Twin Cities, it is the perfect location to work!. Our location produces a variety of potato products. For over 100 years, the Michael Foods family of businesses has leveraged quality ingredients and innovative processes to offer the finest products and solutions to our customers and to food-loving consumers. Responsibilities:

JOB SUMMARY :

This position is responsible for running automated palletizers in a safe and efficient manner.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
2. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
3. Keeping product flow at an optimal level by effectively and safely troubleshooting and running palletizing equipment, conveyance system and pallet wrapper.
4. Ensure proper equipment set-up during change over.
5. Printing proper labels (SU tag) for finished product.
6. Ensuring that cases are taped and palletized properly.
7. Ensuring that the proper pallets are being used by adhering to pallet specifications.
8. Communicating relevant information to fellow employees on the shift and to on-coming employees at shift change.
9. General cleaning of equipment and maintaining good housekeeping throughout the department per the daily sanitation checklist.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

JOB QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE :

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

In order to promote a manufacturing environment that is safe and efficient for both personnel and food, the ability to effectively communicate in basic English (both verbal and written) is required. This includes the ability to speak, read and comprehend safety instructions, rules and warnings for self and others in both normal and emergency situations.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form.

Utz Quality Foods is looking to grow our loyal, career driven, and customer focused team and is currently recruiting for
Palletizer
to work from our
Wilkes-Barre, PA
facility.

As a Palletizer, this candidate will be responsible for efficient operation of the robotic palletizing equipment and maintaining accurate documentation. This position will work Monday-Friday, 2:30pm - 11pm.


Key Responsibilities



Operates the robotic palletizing equipment including set up and basic troubleshooting. Maintains accurate documentation and records of production. Programs equipment to sort boxes based on schedule. Communicates schedule information to production lead and packaging machine operators. Verifies pallets are in good working condition. Does basic troubleshooting i.e. removing product / pallet jams. Prepares pallet tickets, ensuring accurate data. Moves finished product to specified area using forklift or pallet jack. Assists in preparing electronic case labels for manual packing lines. Trained in Lock out Tag out procedures.



Celebrating 100 years of Utz!


Here at Utz, our goal is to manufacture and sell the best possible products with a commitment to customer satisfaction that is second to none. Our iconic family of brands includes Utz, Golden Flake, Zapps, Bachman, Good Health, TGI Friday's, and Jax. We pride ourselves on our pleasant working environment, challenging opportunities, career growth and competitive wages. We also offer an attractive benefit package that includes medical, prescription, dental and vision plans, an employer match 401k, profit sharing plan and more. Come grow with the Utz Family of Brands!

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.


Requirements



Basic computer skills. Forklift certification will be required. Experience working in food processing facility preferred. Ability to work in a fast paced environment under constant pressure of production line environment. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

H-E-B is one of the largest, independently owned food retailers in the nation operating over 420+ stores throughout Texas and Mexico, with annual sales generating over $34 billion. Described by industry experts as a daring innovator and smart competitor, H-E-B has led the way with creative new concepts, outstanding service and a commitment to diversity in our workforce, workplace and marketplace. H-E-B offers a wealth of career opportunities to our 145,000+ Partners (employees), competitive compensation and benefits program and comprehensive training that lead to successful careers.
Responsibilities:
H-E-B Manufacturing's goal is to achieve superior self-manufactured products through high quality, low cost foods. We are committed to the growth, development, and training of our Partners, while continually achieving superior levels of service.

As a Manufacturing Production Partner II, you'll serve as part of the operational team that provides expertise necessary to achieve superior business results through H-E-B's self-manufactured products.

Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources--People--drive the innovation, growth, and success that make H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company.

Do you have a:
HEART FOR PEOPLE... ability to work in a team environment?
HEAD FOR BUSINESS... knowledge of QES standards?
PASSION FOR RESULTS... capability to maintain processes and equipment in optimum condition?

We are looking for:
a high school diploma certification in Team Skills technical knowledge related to manufacturing operations

What is the work?
Manufacturing Operations:
Maintains Total Process Ownership (TPO) to ensure optimum condition of manufacturing processes and equipment; TPO focuses on achieving high levels of overall process effectiveness Applies understanding of team in development fundamentals; actively participates in a team environment through division / plant team orientation, and safety and quality training Performs product handling to convert raw material into finished goods at an intermediate level in job functions such as cutting, trimming, slicing, dicing, seasoning, mixing, decorating, designing, icing, digital processing Fabricates / fills product containers, as necessary Ensures product quality control in accordance with product specifications Applies basic knowledge of / completes Manufacturing Systems (QMS) documentation Assists with preparing / loading production materials Checks for accuracy of product Depending on the plant, machine operation may include intermediate-level operation, production setup, changeover, cleaning, and troubleshooting of seasoning / mixing, filler operation, tray hardening operation, injection molding operation, seasoning injection equipment, vacuum tumbling equipment, various washing machines, scale operations, product conveyors, various cutting /slicing / dicing equipment, freezer operations to include ice cream and novelty lines, complex single or multi-color presses and related equipment, bagger operation, stacking machine operation, distributor / divider / former operation, and metal detector operation

Shipping:
Packs finished goods into a shipping unit Palletizes shipping units in an interlocking manner, using correct tie height Ensures all pallets are strapped / stretch-wrapped to minimize product shifting or damage Selects orders Operates a forklift Verifies product is in good condition for shipment Loads trailers with finished goods Documents outgoing product Requests / releases trailers

Receiving:
Unloads trailers of raw material Breaks down pallets / separates product, when needed Verifies product to bill of lading May verify product specification meets company standards, via internal testing (e.g., Certificate of Analysis)

Sanitation:
Assembles / disassembles equipment for cleaning and sanitizing May use automated cleaning systems May use various chemical agents

What is your background?
High school diploma Certified in Team Skills

Do you have what it takes to be a fit as Production Partner II?
Knowledge / understanding of QES standards Technical knowledge / basic understanding of equipment assembly and disassembly Technical knowledge of automated cleaning skills Technical knowledge of chemical cleaning agents Organization skills; attention to detail Reading and writing skills Math skills (+,-,*,/) Bi-lingual language skills a plus PC skills Ability to work in a team-based environment Ability to communicate effectively Ability to operate machines or equipment at an intermediate level

Can you...
Travel by car or plane with overnight stays Regularly lift up to 20 lbs Occasionally lift 20 lbs or more Work extended hours and rotating schedules Maneuver through the facility; perform functions of the job, with or without accommodation (standing, stooping, bending, etc.) Work in wet, cold or hot, environments, depending on the Plant location, where temperatures are as listed below:
Snacks: Temperature-controlled environment that ranges from 80 to 100 degrees F
Floral: Temperature-controlled environment that ranges from 32 to 42 degrees F
Meat: Routinely 30 - 45 degrees F in a cold wet environment; occasional -20 or 85 degrees F in certain areas
Milk: Routinely 60 - 85 degrees F in a wet environment; occasionally 38 degrees F in certain areas or 110 degrees in others
Ice Cream: -40 to 80 degrees F, certain areas in a wet environment
Bakery: 80 to 100 degrees F
Tortilla: 80 to 100 degrees F

08-2014
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