What are the responsibilities and job description for the Palletizer 1st Shift position at Fresh Express?
1st Shift - 7:15AM - Until Finish
The primary function of the Palletizer position is to stack sealed boxes onto empty pallets as required by specifications, verify dates, weight, and quantity and shrink-wrap as required by specifications. Relocate loaded and wrapped pallets to staging area.
Job Responsibilities:
- Obtain work schedule from Supervisor, obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare for operations
- Obtain empty pallets and empty boxes and move to line with hand jack
- Identify and communicate problems with product packaging and ensure highest quality bags and cases
- Verify product code and bag counts if applicable
- Place full boxes onto a pallet according to proper specifications, shrink wrap and move to storage area for processing
- Ensure proper documentation and pallet tags are completed
- Maintain area cleanliness to ensure compliance with GMP and safety standards
Requirements:
- Must be able to use or learn to use the equipment and tools used to perform the job.
- Must be able to perform all job functions safely.
- Must participate in company orientation and training.
- Must be able to follow instructions. Must be able to work scheduled / assigned times and required overtime for the position.
- Working in a very cold and wet environment (33 - 35 degrees Fahrenheit)
- Standing and walking all day on hard surface and on wet floor
- Pushing, pulling, and lifting to 30 lbs.
- Bending, stooping, reaching overhead, stretching, climbing stairs
- Repetition movements of hand, arms, and legs.
Other Information:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.