Palletizer (1st Shift)

Chelten House Products; Bridgeport (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Union benefits (medical, vision, and 8

401k contributions

Paid time off and holidays

Refer-a-Friend program

Team training and advancement

Job summary

Chelten House Products, Inc. in Swedesboro, NJ is seeking a Palletizer Operator to form each layer of finished good pallets according to the packaging slip, keeping production moving and preventing line back-ups.

You will maintain a clean workstation, complete weekly safety lessons, inspect materials and finished goods for quality, and operate the WMS to generate pallet tags. This role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, standing long shifts, and willingness to work flexible hours including

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Ability to lift 50 lb repetitively.
• 1+ year manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with equipment changeovers.
• Understanding of preventative maintenance.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP and safety.

Responsibilities

• Maintain workstation cleanliness and organization.
• Complete Weekly Safety One Point Lessons.
• Uphold quality by inspecting raw materials and finished goods.
• Perform Quality Checks per SOP.
• Inspect bottle codes, case codes and WMS pallet tags.
• Work at a rapid pace to prevent product back-up at the palletizing area.
• Collaborate with teammates; palletizing can involve up to 2 palletizers per area.
• Navigate the WMS system to generate pallet tags.
• Elevate pallet tag discrepancies to lead/supervisor.
• Operate flexibly to support overall operations.

Skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Manufacturing experience

Equipment changeovers

Preventive maintenance

Quality awareness

GMP/Safety knowledge

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

WMS system

Job description

Chelten House Products, Inc. is a fourth-generation, family-owned, food industry manufacturer, with facilities in Swedesboro, New Jersey. We are an industry leader widely recognized for our commitment to creating the finest tasting pasta sauces, salad dressings, salsas, ketchups, and other sauces and blends.

What We Have:

• Competitive pay union negotiated pay of $20.67/hour
• Union benefits such as medical, vision and dental
• Company-wide perks and employee appreciation events
• Supplemental benefits including life insurance and 401k contributions
• Union paid time off and paid holidays
• Incentive-based Refer-a-Friend Program
• Team training sessions and advancement opportunities

What We Need:

• We need a Palletizer Operator responsible for forming each layer of finished good pallets in accordance to the pallet patterns specified in the Packaging Slip at a pace in which the production line does not back up

What You Will Do:

• You will maintain workstation cleanliness – includes but is not limited to work table, conveyors, floor
• You will complete Weekly Safety One Point Lessons
• You will uphold a high standard of quality through inspection of raw materials and finished goods
• You will perform Quality Checks in accordance to Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
• You will inspect bottle codes, case codes and WMS pallet tags
• You will work at a rapid pace to prevent product back-up at the palletizing area; some 6 pack formats can range from 20-30 cases per minute in output
• You will exhibit strong teamwork skills; palletizing can range up to 2 palletizers per area for some container formats
• You will navigate the WMS system to generate pallet tags
• You will elevate pallet tag information discrepancies to lead and/or supervisor
• You will operate in a flexible manner to support the overall success of the Operation

What You Need:

• Minimum of a High School Education
• Ability to safely lift a minimum of 50 pounds in a repetitive nature
• 1+ years’ experience in manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience with machine or tooling change-overs
• Comprehension of Preventative Maintenance
• Experience in performing basic lubrication, greasing and parts inspection
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; professionalism, problem solving, attention to detail
• Participation in employee training as it relates to GMP’s, Health and Safety, periodic technical training as it relates to internal development, active participation of Line Improvement and Optimization activities ensuring high performance of Production
• Knowledge of food safety, HACCP, GMP and other quality programs
• Ability to work in varying climates
• Willing to work flexible hours and frequent overtime including potential weekends
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to work in an environment exposed to milk, egg, mustard, peanuts, fish, sulfites, sesame, soy, tree nuts, and wheat allergens