Catcher-Palletizer

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/ DUTIES

• Packing of finished product onto correct pallets neatly to prepare for finishing.

• Operate forklift and pallet jack as required, in a safe manner always.

• Inspection of product being produced.

• Watch that products are not mixed when building pallets. Any discrepancies are to be brought to the supervisor's attention immediately.

• Ensure pallets are put together with correct pallet tags and stacked neatly.

• Assists in minimizing the scope of remakes (identifying problems in a timely fashion through inspection).

• Provides information to the operator, production lead and/or management during the production run minimizing waste.

• Completes all documentation and reporting in the ERP accurately.

• Keep work area clean and orderly. Inform supervisor of supply needs.

• Adhere to all safety requirements including GMP's, PPE's, HACCP JSA regulations.

• Performs other related duties as required.

When Machine is down the catcher/palletizer should:

• Make boxes and label boxes.

• Clean-up work area.

• Remove or clean-up any unnecessary garbage.

• Stock machines with pallets, tape, etc. for next shift.

• Assist operator with any task that can be done.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum requirements to be considered for this position:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.

• Experience: A minimum one-year experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.

• Certifications/ Licenses:

• Other Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: operate manual pallet jack and electric pallet jack as required. Ability to use RF scanner for WMS transactions. Knowledge of the use of hand tools and the ability to use hand tools. Knowledge of product layout and product specifications. Knowledge of machine operation, mechanical systems, and electronic machine controls. Ability to read, understand, and comprehend Safety Rules; operating and maintenance instructions; quality procedures/quality checklists; and production data log. Ability to communicate production and machine issues to supervisors and others in work area. Basic mathematics (i.e. counting and basic calculations to add, subtract, multiply, and divide). Ability to use and read a tape measure. Ability to perform calculations for measuring and calculating amounts.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working Environment: Safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection, and steel-toed shoes are required. In addition, task specific PPE may be required.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may continuously use hands and fingers to position, and arms to reach. The employee may frequently bend and move about the work area. The employee may occasionally remain in a stationary position, ascend/descend stairs, push and pull, and communicate. The employee may occasionally move and position up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.