Operator

Ardagh Group; Fremont (OH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Ardagh Group in Ohio Fremont is seeking a Palletizer Operator to run the palletizing console, sort, transfer and stack finished products on pallets, while following safety SOPs.

You will monitor equipment, verify layer counts, inspect cans for defects, record measurements, perform basic maintenance, and support forklift duties as needed. This role requires two years in manufacturing and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Two years experience working in a manufacturing environment with troubleshooting and repair of machines.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Familiar with Personal Protective Equipment and safety SOPs.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds and work overtime/night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate the palletizing console to sort, transfer, and stack pallets of finished products.
• Control equipment by turning on/off and clearing jams; troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Verify correct number of layers on each pallet.
• Observe cans on the conveyor to identify misalignments and defects.
• Examine cans with gauges; record data for quality specifications.
• Inform Supervisor of equipment issues and potential defects.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area.
• Perform preventative maintenance checks on assigned equipment.
• Maintain forklift certification and provide back-up forklift duties.
• Communicate with peers to understand issues, changes, and processes.
• Sort/re-feed or depal cans as required.
• Include other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Palletizing

Troubleshooting

Safety SOPs

Detail oriented

Forklift operation

Quality inspection

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The Palletizer Operator operates the console that controls the palletizing equipment to sort, transfer, and stack pallets of finished products.

Key Accountabilities

• Understands and complies with position related safety SOP's and work instructions, especially for Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Housekeeping, SQF, and Personal Protective Equipment.
• Controls the operation of equipment including turning on and stopping equipment to clear jams and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
• Verify correct number of layers on each pallet.
• Observe cans moving along conveyor to identify misaligned cans and to detect quality defects.
• Examine, test, and measure cans from assigned equipment for quality specifications using appropriate gauges and instruments to record data.
• Inform Supervisor of equipment malfunctions and potential quality defects.
• Maintain supplies and cleanliness of work area.
• Perform preventative maintenance checks and inspection of assigned equipment.
• Maintain forklift certification and provide back‑up forklift duties, as required.
• Communicates with peers to understand issues, changes, and processes.
• Sorts, re‑feeds or depals cans, as required.
• Includes other duties, as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Familiar with Personal Protective Equipment.
• Detail oriented.
• Two years experience working in a manufacturing environment; aptitude for, and work experience with troubleshooting, repairing and applying mechanical knowledge to machines/equipment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Key Job Competencies / Physical Demands

• Exposure to heat, cold, vibrations, odors/fumes, and loud noises.
• Ability to work multiple machines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Able to climb stairs frequently.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Able to visually differentiate colors and read fine print.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and night shift.