Palletizer Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Scope :

The Palletizer Operator is to be proficient in every aspect of properly operating various palletizer machines safely, accurately, and at the highest reasonable speed. This person must be capable of performing routine equipment maintenance and troubleshooting quality concerns.

Work Environment :

Work is primarily performed indoors near operating equipment and loud noise, such as forklift horns and loose particles may be present. Work performed in this job requires employees to wear a bump cap, hearing protection, safety shoes / boots and safety glasses always.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• As directed and trained, operate the Bemis Palletizer operating machine.
• Operate and perform routine adjustments and changeover functions. Specific examples would be adjustments for pallet configuration, and pallet centering.
• Operate printer and apply proper pallet tags as trained.
• Perform and comply with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Perform product stack configurations.
• Operate the shrink wrap and shrink wrap changeover.
• Always keep pallets and cardboard available to the palletizer.
• Troubleshoot minor palletizer operating problems.
• Remove full pallets from palletizer and store them properly in the warehouse, damage free.
• Repair any damaged pallets or bags before shift is over.
• Communicate production status to oncoming shift personnel.
• Maintain communication with maintenance personnel on major machine issues.
• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) in accordance with company policy.
• Perform all functions in accordance with sound safety practices and procedures.
• Report all safety violations and safety hazards to Shift Supervisor immediately.
• Participate in all safety programs.
• Be an employee champion who will maintain a strong and positive working relationship with all employees with the utmost integrity, confidentiality, and ethical values.

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