Palletizer - 1st Shift

kdc/one, Northern Labs; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

KDC/ONE is hiring a Palletizer for our Manitowoc, WI facility. This role supports the Line Leader in producing quality products safely and cost-effectively, including palletizing finished goods and assisting on the line as needed.

Candidates should have basic English literacy and simple math skills, with a willingness to learn and follow LOI guidelines and packing procedures in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and understand basic English.
• Proficient in elementary level math.

Responsibilities

• Check identity, quality and appearance of materials, components, supplies and products to ensure correct product is in the correct bottle/box.
• Maintain established quality standards and report defects to the Line Leader.
• Keep a clean and neat work area for safety and quality.
• Follow all safety procedures.
• Count and palletize finished goods as required with correct stacking for shipping stability.
• May work on the line as an assembler when needed.
• Execute special assignments from the Coordinator.
• Palletize finished cases and load bottles as required.
• Fill out the pallet sheet accurately and neatly.

Skills

Reading and writing English

Basic math skills

Education

Basic English literacy

Elementary math understanding

Job description

The KDC/ONE team is made up of the best in the business. Our diverse and evolving workforce thrives in our environment of constant teamwork and collaboration. Join us today!

Job Title: Palletizer

Reports To: Production Supervisor/Line Leader

Job category: Individual contributor Management

Division: Scented & Living Solutions

Department: Production

Location: Manitowoc, WI

Position pays $22 per hour.

Description / Scope / Mission

To assist the Line Leader in the production of a quality product at specified quantities in a safe and cost-effective manner.

Key Responsibilities/ Accountabilities

• Check the correct identity, quality and appearance of materials, components, supplies and products. Checking correct identity, appearance, components and products is important to assure the correct product is in the correct bottle and/or box.
• Maintain established quality standards, reporting quality defects to the Line Leader to assure poor quality products are not going into the carton.
• Maintain a clean and neat work area. This is especially important for safety reasons. A clean and neat work area reduces the possibility of an accident.
• Follow all safety procedures.
• Count and manually palletize finished goods as required. Counts must be correct, and stacking must be done properly to assure stability in shipping.
• May work on the line as an Assembler when needed.
• Execute special assignments required by Coordinator.
• Palletizer
• Follow the LOI sheet.
• Fill out the pallet sheet neatly and accurately.
• Palletize finished cases.
• Load empty bottles into bottle bin or open boxes for bottle position.
• Notify Material Handler when components are needed.
• Clean carton sealer and floor as needed.

MARGINAL JOB DUTIES

• Emptying garbage cans.
• Sweeping.
• Washing tracks.

Education / Certification / Qualifications / Experience

• Must be able to read, write and understand basic English.
• Proficient in Elementary level math.

Experience

None, helpful to have some factory experience.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

• None

Specific Knowledge

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Walk; reach above shoulders; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl 1/3-2/3 of the time up to 58”.
• Stand (all 10 hours of the shift or overtime as required); use hands to finger, handle or touch; and talk or hear 2/3 and more of the time.
• Lift or force to be exerted up to 10 pounds 2/3 and more of the time.
• Lift or force to be exerted up to 25 pounds 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
• Lift or force to be exerted up to 50 pounds 1/3 of the time or less, including pushing/pulling.
• Palletizing – up to 10 feet carrying full cartons and stacking them on a pallet. Also, dumping bottles, dumping a box of empty bottles into the hopper. Sometimes boxes are large and awkward – may have to lift overhead.
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more).

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT USED

• Hand taper and possibly safety knife 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PPE REQUIRED

• Exposure to various chemicals 2/3 and more of the time.
• Work near moving mechanical parts 2/3 and more of the time.
• Moderate noise level 2/3 of the time during normal line duties.
• Loud noise level 1/3 of the time from running motors form surrounding machinery.
• PPE is required on specific jobs and when PPE is required, the LOI will specify what is needed.

COMMENTS

Always know where the emergency stop buttons are, be aware of your surroundings. Be prepared for your next position on the job and know what the responsibilities are before you get there.