Palletizer (1st Shift)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive union pay $20.67/hour

Medical, vision and dental benefits

401k contributions

Job summary

Chelten House Products, Inc. is seeking a Palletizer Operator for the 1st shift at our Bridgeport, NJ location. The role supports palletizing finished goods per packaging slips and keeps pace with the line to prevent backups.

Responsibilities include cleaning the workstation, performing quality checks, and using the WMS to generate pallet tags. Able to lift 50 lb and work overtime as needed. Teamwork and safety training are emphasized.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain workstation cleanliness – includes work table, conveyors, floor.
• Complete Weekly Safety One Point Lessons.
• Uphold a high standard of quality through inspection of raw materials and finished goods.
• Perform Quality Checks in accordance to SOP.
• Inspect bottle codes, case codes and WMS pallet tags.
• 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.
• Exhibit strong teamwork skills; palletizing can range up to 2 palletizers per area for some container formats.
• Navigate the WMS system to generate pallet tags.
• Elevate pallet tag information discrepancies to lead and/or supervisor.
• Operate in a flexible manner to support the overall success of the Operation.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

WMS system usage

Palletizing process

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Machine change-overs

Job description

Join our team

Where excellence and innovation are always on the menu.

Position: Palletizer (1st Shift) Location: 607 Heron Drive Bridgeport, NJ Remote Status: On-Site Job Id:1573 # of Openings:2 Palletizer Operator 1st shift 5:45 AM- 4:00 PM

Who We Are:

• 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

Pay Range: $20.67 per hour