Palletizer Operator

Kraft Heinz - Winchester

Palletizer Operator Job Description

Department:
Warehouse

Position Type:
Hourly Hourly Wage: $25.10

Function:
Operations

The statements included in this Position Description reflect, in general, the duties and responsibilities of this position and are not to be interpreted as being all inclusive. The focus should be on the position and not the current incumbent.

Summary
:
Support plant manufacturing/distribution operation. Operators are responsible for 5 palletizer areas. Ensure finished products (cases) are made into labeled pallets for shipment. The Palletizer team will be responsible for peco pallets, placing J-Leak pallets on the line, and relieving themselves on break.

Work with all departments to meet or surpass the plant’s safety goals. General responsibilities include awareness in safety, product quality, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP’s). Operates, maintains, trains and troubleshoots palletizer, conveyors, stretch wrappers, IGPS RFID, ticket scanners and ticket applications. Performs quality checks on finished product cases for defects (pallet pattern, case printing, and codes dating, leakers, cartons PRN). Troubleshoots mechanical jams.

Replenishes labels and shrink-wrap film for the palletizer machinery. Uses a steel crowbar to unjam pallets that become wedged on roller system. Reworks pallets that collapse in the palletizer. Maintains good housekeeping; performs mini cleans to sanitize the equipment, floors, docks and other areas in and around the palletizer areas and CIP. Unloads pallets from trailer and loads hoppers. Marginal functions:
Maintains downtime log book, to record downtime incidents and technical/mechanical problems. Serves as a backup material handler during absence, vacations, etc. Performs other duties as assigned.

This position also has accountability for QRMP standards as outlined in the Winchester Kraft Heinz QRMP accountability document.

Proficiencies/ABILITIES: These are key observable/measurable skills, knowledge and behaviors required that contribute to successful performance in the position. (e.g., commit to results, customer focus, etc.).

Safety Awareness – Being aware of conditions that affect employee safety. Quality Orientation – Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time. Adaptability – Maintaining efficiency when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting efficiently to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.

Teamwork/Collaboration – Working efficiently with team/work group or those outside the formal line of authority (e.g., peers, senior managers) to accomplish organizational goals; taking actions that respect the needs and contributions of others; contributing to and accepting the consensus; subordinating own objectives to the objectives of the organization or team.

OTHER

QUALIFICATIONS:

Understand and follow company and site policies and procedures on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), Hold Tags, HACCP, USDA, Foreign Objects, Safety and Security.

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future. We offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training
• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s):
Winchester Plant

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact