What are the responsibilities and job description for the Palletizer position at LOUISIANA ASSN FOR THE BLIND INC?
Title: Palletizer
Department: Copy Paper Division
Location: 1107 Burt Street, Shreveport, LA
Wage Category: Non-Exempt
Report To: Production Supervisor
Overview: The Palletizer is responsible for ensuring that all finished products are properly inspected, packaged, and prepared for shipment or warehouse storage. This role plays a critical part in maintaining product quality and production flow by identifying defects, organizing finished goods, and operating palletizing equipment.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Product Inspection and Quality Control
- Inspect pallets for damaged products or packaging and remove defective items.
- Check the bottom of every five boxes to ensure proper gluing and product integrity.
- Ensure the correct pallet type is used and that cases are stacked to meet required specifications.
Packaging and Equipment Operation
- Place box lids on completed product boxes.
- Use the Stapper machine to apply box straps securely.
- Advance boxed products down the conveyor line.
- Monitor the production line to ensure pallets are loaded and stacked correctly, addressing issues as they arise.
- Assist with routine cleaning and maintenance of palletizing equipment as needed.
Material Handling and Pallet Organization
- Stack inspected boxes onto pallets for shipping or warehouse storage.
- Arrange cases on pallets in the correct order and configuration based on production requirements.
Documentation and Communication
- Record production information such as pallet counts, downtime, and other relevant data.
- Communicate promptly with team members and supervisors regarding equipment concerns, production delays, or quality issues.
Safety and Workplace Standards
- Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free workstation.
- Follow all safety procedures and regulations while operating machinery.
- Meet or exceed departmental productivity and quality expectations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalent is helpful but not required.
- Ability to use a strapping tool and tape dispenser.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform heavy lifting.
- Must be legally blind.
Salary : $29,120