What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finished Goods End of Line Palletizer position at ofi North America (Olam Food Ingredients)?
Description
We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Operations Manager the primary responsibility of a Finished Goods End of Line Palletizer is the safe stacking and marking of Finished Goods pallets. Cases are removed from packaging lines and stacked in a predetermined configuration.
Position Responsibilities
ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: [email protected]
At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Operations Manager the primary responsibility of a Finished Goods End of Line Palletizer is the safe stacking and marking of Finished Goods pallets. Cases are removed from packaging lines and stacked in a predetermined configuration.
Position Responsibilities
- Follow all Safe Work and Good Manufacturing Practices
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area, including pallets, jacks, waste, machine parts and utensils. Report unsafe situations or conditions immediately.
- Learn and understand the operation of conveyors, tape machines, box labelers.
- Retrieve materials, supplies and products between work areas using moving equipment and hand tools. When not in use, store clean tools, utensils, and machine parts in a sanitary manner.
- Ensure box printing and taping is correct.
- Ensure pallet configurations and case counts are correct.
- Ensure all required documentation is completed clearly, legibly and accurately.
- Assist in completing effective and efficient changeovers.
- Ability and willingness to support Company food safety culture and core values.
- Any other duties assigned by supervisor.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Prior forklift experience is a plus.
- Ability to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Understand written or verbal instructions or job duties, follow instructions thoroughly, ask questions if necessary, be engaged in the work, and be a partner in producing the finest ofi products.
- Follow established programs, policies, and practices, and work safely to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
- Ability to pick-up and carry products up to 50 pounds unassisted is required.
- Ability to use full range of motion to bend, stretch, kneel, squat, climb stairs/ladder and work standing-up for much of the entire shift is required.
- Work in a light industrial and somewhat warm environment (during summer) or cool areas (during the winter).
- Have ability to deal with problems involving variables in standardized situations.
- Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and comply with all safety policies and requirements.
ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: [email protected]
At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.