Job Summary
The Palletizer works under limited supervision following prescribed procedures in the packing plant/cooler putting filled cases of eggs of various sizes onto the appropriate pallets. The Palletizer position is of high importance in maintaining the Food Safety and Food Quality of all eggs that we produce and sell ... Job Responsibilities
The main objective of the Palletizer’s work is to:
• Communicate with the middle person on the correct orders to be run and their correct amounts.
• When palletizing the cases check to see if they are correctly stamped, dated and closed.
• When stacking the cases, make sure they are placed on the pallet correctly. Stamps and stickers should face to the outside.
• When the pallets are full move the product into their proper location and label correctly.
• Know the correct dates and code to stamp on the cases.
• Make sure all daters and stickers are accurate.
• Know where product is to be placed in the cooler.
• Know what we are packing and how many of each we need. Number each pallet consecutively – mark run # on bottom of case of each pallet.
• Use only unbroken pallets.
• Make sure orders are counted out. Be sure some cases are “taped off” to signify the order is counted.
• Keep work area clean.
• Check tape level and taper operation on a frequent basis.
• Place a piece of cardboard on the bottom of every pallet. Additionally, place a piece on the third row of half cases and the fourth row of EB’s.
• Stack all cases straight and square
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Must be able to use a pallet jack
• Very good observation skills
• Ability to work in a close teamwork environment
• Maintains positive, can-do attitude
• Ability to maintain a fast pace while handling a fragile product
