Palletizer Operator Range

Position: Palletizer Operator | 5:50P-6A | 4 on 4 off | $24.16 - $24.73 Pay Range
Position Overview:

Safely operate the palletizing machinery ensuring that only quality finished cans are properly loaded and packaged on pallets for shipment to the customer.

Duties And Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Team Leader, the Palletizer Operator responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:
* Set up and adjust machinery, ensuring product quality meets established standards through regular inspections.
* Operate palletizing machine controls to load cans, slip sheets, and top frames onto pallets, ensuring each pallet is labeled with the appropriate ticket.
* Correct tipped cans, fill voids , and remove jams to maintain consistent production flow.
* Inspect cans for defects, monitor pallet patterns, and replace missing cans as needed.
* Inspect pallets, top frames, and slip sheets for defects.
* Check drop points and conveyor systems when flow is interrupted, clearing minor jams as needed.
* Report equipment malfunctions or quality concerns to the Team Leader or Back End Maintainer.
* Maintain a clean and organized work area, follow all safety procedures, and report unsafe conditions.
* Troubleshoot and resolve issues in the palletizing process.
* Replace strapping rolls when coils are depleted.
* Keep accurate records of production ticket printing.
* Perform all required process control checks as specified by operational guidelines.
* Control and monitor all switches and operations on lower conveyor system.
* Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

* Able to read and understand date codes and pallet tickets, know how to operate computer to generate pallet tickets and the procedures for application.
* Ability to learn and understand overall can quality requirements and be capable for identifying defects.
* Ability to learn quality requirements of packaging.
* Ability to learn basics of the can-making process.
* Basic data entry skills.