Palletizing Technician - Days

LOCATION: Franklin, Wisconsin

BASE RATE PER HOUR: $22.50

SHIFT: Day Shift - 12 hour - 2-2-3 Schedule (Work every other weekend)

HOURS: 5:45 AM until 6 PM (Starting times and hours may vary depending on coverage due to report-offs and the production schedule especially during holidays.)

JOB SUMMARY/ JOB DUTIES:

The Palletizing Technician, under the direction of the department manager/supervisor, is responsible for the palletizing of finished goods and controlling the movement of product to the staging location.

Reads the production schedule to be able to program data for proper palletization of the finished product.

Uses the computer system to include both Oracle/SAP and the RF system to correctly account for inventory created.

Uses power equipment to stage and deliver materials and finished product to appropriate locations.

Utilizes automated and/or manual material handling equipment.

Transports items within and through the plant and/or warehouse.

Loads and/or unloads trailers of palletized product.

Identifies needs and inspects quality of materials used in the palletization process; including pallets, shrink-wrap, labels, etc. and the finished product; including proper case labeling, proper pallet labeling, and satisfactory product integrity.

Monitors auto-palletizing and shrink-wrap machines to ensure safe and efficient operation of the equipment.

Troubleshoots system problems and administers minor maintenance repairs or notifies appropriate maintenance personnel.

Participates in all clean-up activities, which may include, but are not limited to: sanitation responsibilities, mopping, sweeping, dusting, creating bales, and/or helping out other departments.

Communicates with fellow employee's on the production line to ensure the orders are kept in stop/batch sequence and placed onto the conveyor by load number.

Communicates with maintenance department on machine conditions and status of the robotic system.

Ensures the accurate processing of all quality holds, transfers and damages based on company policies and procedures.

Acts as liaison with quality department to process QA hold product and manage in the directed manner.

Manages Oracle/SAP ERP system transactions and required record retention documents in accordance with published standards.

Supports loading and unloading of inter-organizational shipments by creating/reading shipping orders in the WMSERP system (Direct Loading Function)

Reads production schedule, batch orders, customer order, work order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed for shipments.

Performs inventory counting, either assisting cycle counters and/or performing month-end/year-end physicals.

Keeps work area clean and removes trash from work area floor. Stores supplies in designated areas. Maintains aisles/exits clear and free from obstructions.

Practices and adheres to appropriate safety and hygiene guidelines/procedures for safe housekeeping and personal protection. Adheres to all regulatory requirements (OSHA, FDA, DOT, EPA, etc.).

May submit maintenance work orders.

May mark materials or pallets with identifying information (License Plate Numbers) using Computer or RF Scanner

May attach bill of lading, packing Lists, and seals on completed trailers to aid in the shipping process.

May prepare and take a cycle count inventory of finished product and record in the Oracle system

May performs trailer yard checks as a part of the manual yard management system

May perform other duties as required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED and/or 1-year production experience in a manufacturing environment required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting: Frequently

Standing: Continuously

Walking: Frequently

Driving: Seldom

Using hands: Continuously

Climbing: Occasionally

Stooping, Kneeling: Frequently

Talking, Hearing: Continuously

Tasting, Smelling: Seldom

Two-Handed Carry: Frequently

Pushing: Frequently

Pulling Frequently

Overhead Work Standing: Frequently

Ladder Climbing: Frequently

Repetitive Twisting Stand: Continuously

Hand Dexterity: Continuously

Bending: Continuously

Weight:

Up to 10 lbs.: Continuously

Up to 25 lbs.: Continuously

Up to 50 lbs.: Occasionally

Up to 100 lbs.: Seldom/Never

More than 100 lbs. with Pallet Jack: Frequently

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Compensation and Benefits:

The starting rate for this full-time, hourly position is $22.50.