Boxer/Palletizer

Producers; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Producers Dairy Foods Inc. is seeking a Boxer/Palletizer to join our Vault Department in a cold storage environment. This role requires a pragmatic CI mindset, strong safety awareness, and the ability to operate palletizing equipment in a high-demand production setting.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of production experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the flexibility to work any shift. You will actively monitor quality, keep accurate records, and maintain clean, safe work areas in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years in production/manufacturing or food processing.
• Ability to work any shift in a cold environment.
• Strong judgment and problem solving with reliable record-keeping.
• Able to work independently and deliver accurate, timely results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate box packer, boxed palletized system, pallet wrapping system, forklift and electric pallet jack.
• Pre-check equipment and conveyors; monitor safety standards.
• Meet customer requirements and quality standards for packaging and labeling.
• Complete shift paperwork accurately and on time.
• Maintain supply inventories and assist with line operations to keep production steady.
• Report safety hazards and equipment issues to supervisor.

Skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Palletizer

Forklift

Ink jet printer

Conveyor systems

Job description

Producers Dairy Foods Inc., aleading supplier and distributor of high-quality award-winning dairy products, is looking for a Boxer/Palletizer to join our winning team. The Boxer/Palletizer will be an essential member of the Vault Department. This is a physically demanding job in our cold storage. The successful candidate must be able to work any schedule and be comfortable in a cold environment.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Approaching work with a Continuous Improvement (CI) mindset, and engaging in Producers Dairy Mission Statement to identify, value, prioritize, resource and sustain improvement opportunities.
• Owning and promoting a Safety Culture by ensuring a safe work environment and promoting proper safety behavior.
• Operating key equipment such as, automatic and manual case packer, boxed palletized system, pallet wrapping system, and forklift and electric pallet jack
• Pre-checking all equipment for moving parts operation, photocell control operation, micro-switches, conveyors, and supporting supply inventories
• Meeting applicable customer requirements, quality standards, product content, fill point, proper code date (box and bottle), box quality standard and finished pallet standard
• Completing all shift paperwork timely and accurately
• Maintaining glue in glue dispenser, supply box former magazine, wrap supply to wrapping machine, slip sheets in feeder and pallets in palletizer
• Monitoring shift inventories of supporting supplies, boxes, pallets, glue, etc., and informs supervisor if in danger of running out
• Assisting finished inventory handler as required by removing finished pallets to help keep the line running steady
• Practicing good housekeeping. Keeps work area clean and picked up
• Monitoring operation and reports any defective supplies to supervisor so they can be returned to vendor for credit
• Reporting any safety hazards to supervisor
• Cleaning, servicing and keeping ink jet printer fill of ink
• Notifying maintenance and assists with any equipment problems and repairs throughout the shift
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Skills/Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• 1-2 years experience in production preferably in a manufacturing/food processing environment
• Must be humble, approachable, and honest, yet able to lead and hold other accountable
• Must be flexible and able to work any shift
• Demonstrate good judgment, and problem solving and decision making skills as well as being an organized record keeper
• Must be a trustworthy self-starter who can work independently and deliver accurate, timely results
• Demonstrated organization and accuracy skills; self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple projects/tasks with competing deadlines. Must demonstrate the ability to solve problems, accept constructive feedback and show flexibility should priorities and/or deadlines change
• Excellent verbal and written skills and a high degree of emotional intelligence. Must be able to build productive relationships across all levels of an organization

Producers Dairy offers its employees a team-oriented work environment, competitive salary, and an excellent benefit package including medical/dental/vision benefits and 401(k) retirement plan.
Producers Dairyis an Equal Opportunity and Afffirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards any characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Producers participates in E-Verify.