Palletizer Technician

CANPACK Group; Olyphant (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

CANPACK Group is seeking an operator to set up and run a palletizer, ensuring cans meet quality and process standards. You will monitor equipment, aid in quality control, and assist with audits while maintaining safe, efficient production on a night shift.

The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and adherence to technical parameters. Candidates should have an engineering or technical background and prior manufacturing exposure.

Qualifications

• Engineering or technical degree preferred.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Good visual and color vision and ability to focus accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Excellent oral communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate palletizing equipment daily to sort, transfer and stack finished products on pallets for shipment.
• Observe and record any quality issues.
• Load empty pallets and assist with production control per quality specs.
• Report machine condition issues to supervisor and assist with audits.
• Collaborate with the team to maintain safe, efficient operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Excellent communication

Independent worker

Education

Engineering or Technical Degree preferred

Tools

Palletizing equipment operation

Job description

Work Schedule: D Crew nights

Position Summary

Set up and operate a palletizer machine to maintain good quality of cans produced (within the specified quality and technological parameters). Ensure smooth operations of production machinery and maintain them in an appropriate technical condition.

Essential Functions/Key Deliverables

• Operate palletizing equipment daily to sort, transfer and stack finished products on pallets for shipment.
• Observe and keep records of any quality issues.
• Supplies loading equipment with empty pallets.
• Report any issues with the technical condition of the machine to supervisor.
• Assist with the control of production and quality specification.
• Have responsibility for any assigned equipment.
• Co-operate with supervisor and other workers as part of a team and production line.
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of systems, including performing internal audits as required.
• Perform any other duty reasonable corresponding with the role.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• Engineering or Technical Degree preferred.
• Previous experience in the manufacturing industry preferred.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy and organization.
• Excellent oral communication skills.
• Ability to function both independently and as part of a team; must be flexible and excited to grow with the organization.

Physical Demands (This needs to be reviewed and revised please)

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

• O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+hrs/day)
• F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+hrs/day)
• C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+hrs/day)

• Lift/Carry 10lbs or less O 11-25lbs O 25-50+lb- O
• Push/Pull 10lbs or less O 11-25lbs O 25-50+lb- O
• Stand C
• Walk C
• Sit O
• Manually Manipulate C
• Reach Outward C
• Reach Above Shoulder O
• Climb O
• Crawl O
• Squat or Kneel O
• Bend O

• Other Physical Requirements Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)
• Sense of Sound - Ability to understand conversational speaking
• Sense of Touch - Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - per safety guidelines
• Mobility to cover expansive manufacturing environment

Work Environment

Ability to work in an environment that can become very hot (temperature) depending on the weather.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Statement

CANPACK Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or not related to job requirements, unless such distinction is required by law.

At CANPACK Group, our success is based on employees' success. Our ability to grow and to be the supplier of choice for our clients is based on building the strongest team possible. If you are driven by bold and ambitious goal you have what it takes to become a successful member of the CANPACK team!

About CANPACK

CANPACK has a strong foundation built on close customer relationships, quality excellence and a unique culture and values. Founded 30 years ago, CANPACK has grown to become one of the leading global players on the international packaging market. We are dedicated to providing our clients with environmentally friendly, modern packaging solutions on time and wherever needed and are looking for forward-thinking, flexible and engaged people to develop with us as we pursue our growth strategy. CANPACK produces a wide range of aluminum beverage cans, glass bottles, metal closures and containers for food and chemical industries. We operate 29 production sites in 19 countries around the world and sell our products to over 100. With sustainability and corporate social responsibility being an important part of the Groups DNA, CANPACK actively supports initiatives dedicated to environmental protection and local communities.