Palletizer Operator- 3rd Shift

Job Description

The Palletizer, Bagger, and Entry Level Equipment Operator roles serve a key function in the operation and ongoing maintenance of high-speed manufacturing equipment that produces metal cans and ends at the Dubuque, Iowa manufacturing location.

• Operate the automatic can palletizer, inserting separator sheets between layers of cans and placing top frames on completed pallets.
• Sort and inspect cans, print pallet tickets, and perform quality checks.
• Keep the work area clean and organized, performing minor tasks as directed by the line maintainer.
• Support the line maintainer in operating production lines when qualified.
• Assist in preparing, loading, and feeding metal coils when requested.
• Remove jams as they occur and perform visual inspection for defects.
• Assist in removing metal dies and lubrication when needed; replace and re‑align cans as necessary.
• Operate automatic bulk packing machinery to load/unload various size cans onto pallets.
• Remove old  from packing material and apply correct ; maintain numeric sequence of pallets.
• Observe and practice company safety rules and SOPs at all times.
• Maintain flow of finished product; communicate pertinent information between departments, peers, and shifts regarding equipment, production schedules, and problems.
• Collaborate with employees to identify solutions and implement fixes on machinery problems.
• Perform other job‑related duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent.
• One or more years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Requirements:

• Vocational or technical certification.
• High‑speed packaging industry experience.

Competencies:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Creative and strategic problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent time‑management, project‑management, and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven math and computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Access, etc.).

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms; may need to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• May lift or move up to 50 pounds on occasion.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

• Work largely in a plant environment, may move to different parts of the manufacturing floor.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic.
• Exposure to a range of temperatures.
• Noise level frequently loud.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Strong engagement and commitment to employee safety.
• Opportunity to build a meaningful career.
• Professional and personal development through training and work experiences.
• Inclusion, respect, and a culture of sustainability.