Palletizer (Roll 3rd Shift) HG

King's Hawaiian; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

King’s Hawaiian is seeking a Palletizer in Torrance, CA to prepare finished product distribution and stack cases on pallets. The role requires attention to accuracy, loading, labeling and inventory entry while maintaining GMP and safety standards.

You will work with conveyors, inspect products, wrap pallets and ensure proper case counts. Overtime may be required to meet production needs in a fast-paced bakery environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English for safety and QA documents.
• Basic math skills for counting and measurements.
• Troubleshoot, anticipate and correct problems in plant operations.
• Computer literacy; SAP and RFGen experience.
• Operate manufacturing equipment with minimal supervision.
• Forklift/electric pallet jack/manlift certification required.
• Follow safety regulations and GMPs; overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Stack product cases on pallets.
• Verify carton weight and case count before palletizing.
• Inspect products for damage or conformance to specs.
• Move pallets using pallet jack or forklift as needed.
• Secure pallets with shrink wrap and print Handling Unit labels.
• Record pallet counts and cases produced on logs.
• Assist packaging helpers and train new staff as needed.
• Maintain safety and sanitation, report hazards to foreman.
• Support quality and food safety objectives in the department.

Skills

Read/write English

Basic math

Troubleshooting

SAP

RFGen

Forklift certification

Operate equipment

Independent work

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

RFGen

Forklift / pallet jack

Job description

Joining King’s Hawaiian makes you part of our `ohana (family). We are a family-owned business for over seventy years, respecting our roots while thinking about our future as we continue to grow and care for our customers and the communities we serve. Our `ohana members build an environment of inclusivity as they freely collaborate, pursue learning through curiosity, and explore innovation as critical thinkers. Beyond that, we are also passionate about supporting the long‑term health and well‑being of our employees and their families. If you’re excited to rise with our team, come and join our `ohana!

The Palletizer reports directly to the Packaging Foreman and is responsible for preparing the distribution of the finished products by ensuring the case count is accurate, monitor/ dislodging jams on transfer conveyors from packing to ambinet dock area. Palletizer removes complete cases of bakery products from the slide conveyors, stacks the cases onto pallets, wraps with plastic to secure load before shipping and distribution. Enter cases into inventory by printing and affix Handling Unit labels to pallets as they are built. Supports packaging operations by staging packing material line side. Report any unsafe conditions and quality discrepancies to foreman and/or supervisor.

• Stack product cases on pallet
• Verify the proper carton weight (by feel) to ensure that the case count is correct, prior to palletizing the case
• Perform product inspection such as but not limited to looking for damage or conformity to specifications of case
• Move empty pallets with the help of another person or pallet jack, when needed
• Secure completed pallets by shrink wrapping the pallet
• After verifying the pallet case count, print the Handling Unit label with the RF gun and place on the bottom portion of the pallet
• Record the number of pallets produced on the Case Count sheet
• Record the number of employee sale cases on the Case Count sheet
• Performs tasks within the manufacturing area such as staging packing material line side and individual training
• Monitor the tape on the top and bottom of the case to ensure all flaps have been sealed properly with tape in the middle
• Monitor the case to ensure the bar code and lot number are printed correctly and verified against the current process order form
• Check and remove damaged cases from the line
• Direct the employment of packaging helpers that are assigned to assist palletizing operations
• Report all equipment problems to a Foreman or Supervisor immediately
• Report all inventory discrepancies to the foreman.
• Help in training new employees or employees who change job classifications
• Responsible for reporting and taking any appropriate action to prevent food safety and food quality problems from occurring such as, but not limited to contamination
• Maintain a high level of sanitation and GMP's by ensuring that work areas are clean and that Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) are fully complied with by sweeping and wiping down equipment
• Performs other duties in packaging as necessary
• Responsible for the Quality and Food Safety functions within designated department and as assigned by management and the Quality Department
• Promote safety in the work area by understanding and complying with safety procedures and reporting all accidents in a timely manner regardless of the severity
• Promote our company values of “Dignity, Excellence, and Telling it like it is in a way that can be heard” through your actions.
• Report to work physical and mentally ready to do the job in a substance free environment

The responsibilities associated with this job will change from time to time in accordance with the Company’s business needs. More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities from those set forth above.

Skills/Work Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English for the purpose of interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedute manuals and quality assurance correspondence.
• Have basic math skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot, anticipate and correct problems associated with plant operations.
• Computer literacy, SAP and RFGen.
• Ability to perform duties independently, with little to no supervision, as required.
• Forklift/ electric pallet jack/manlift certified is a must.
• Ability to work safely and comply with all safety regulations.
• Ability to operate various manufacturing equipment, follow specific direction, and other duties as assigned.
• Required to work overtime or weekends depending on production needs.

Pay Rate: $22.81/hr

King's Hawaiian is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our ohana.