Seneca Foods is one of the most highly integrated fruit and vegetable processing companies in the US. We manage many—and in some cases all—aspects of production. At Seneca, we produce seeds, harvest crops, manufacture our own containers and provide a wide range of nutritious fruit and vegetable products. Position Summary
The Palletizer Operator must have a valid forklift license and is ... responsible for the safe operation of the case palletizer which includes the computer set up for each specified size of container to be run. Other responsibilities include: removing product from the palletizer; creating pallet tags; use of scanning gun to enter finished goods into the system as well as to a specific location; operating stretch wrap machine; keeping glass, caps, and supplies available for production personnel as needed; and the stacking and warehousing of finished goods.
Essential Functions
• Maintain and operate forklift safely at all times
• Complete daily forklift inspections
• Set up and operate palletizer for specific product being run
• Adjust bars
• Operate computer to program stack pattern of size product being run
• Must be able to operate in both manual and automatic modes, resetting as needed
• Load slip sheets and empty pallets into machine – ensure straightness, no broken boards or double runners on pallets
• Operate pallet wrapper, replace rolls of wrap as needed
• Print daily schedule and pallet tags for product being run, ensuring accuracy
• Accurately complete necessary paperwork (finished goods tally, downtime)
• Scan finished goods into system (and location) with scan gun and stage to be put away
• Stage raw materials for packaging (glass, caps, cartons)
• Remove finished product from palletizer, ensure finished goods meet quality specs (no broken jars, labels/case codes are correct, shrink wrap is intact)
• Troubleshoot and correct problems as they occur (suction bar, photo eyes, etc.)
• Notify maintenance if assistance is needed
• Hand palletize (stack) finished goods onto pallets as needed
• Adjust and clean photo eyes on the outside as well as the inside of the machine
• Use emergency stop correctly so as not to stop machine in the middle of cycle.
• Fix chain if it falls off
• Use proper lock out procedures when making repairs
• Stack pallets of finished product in an orderly and straight manner
• Other tasks as assigned
Competencies And Certifications Required
• Internal GMP/HACCP/SQF Training
• Excellent communication skills
• Complete work instruction/qualification sheet in allotted time frame
• OSHA Valid forklift license
Physical Demands of Job
The employee must be able to perform the physical demands listed below to perform this specific job functions:
• Frequent standing and walking
• Occasional climbing, bending, stooping, and twisting
• Lifting up to 50 pounds
Work Environment
The Work Environments Listed Here Are Representative Of Those That May Be Encountered By Employee While Performing The Functions Of This Job
• Wet or humid conditions
• Extreme temperatures
The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate
