Lead Palletizer

Steuben Foods

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Elma, New York

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring food safety and quality by inspecting pallets and cases for defects. Manages pallet stacking patterns, tagging systems, and coordinates line clearances with operators.

Qualifications

You have a minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent and possess a basic understanding of food plant GMPs, sanitation, and cleanliness requirements. You are capable of lifting and stacking 30-40 lbs, have a quality mindset, and can work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Must Have Skills for ATS

GMPs

electronic hand jack certification

Job Description

Steuben Foods is a leading aseptic food and beverage manufacturer in the United States, proudly operating as a longstanding family-owned business. With roots firmly planted in Western New York, we are committed to providing our customers with superior aseptic products in a safe, clean, and efficient workplace environment. Our dedication to excellence in food safety and quality, innovation, and continued growth has propelled us to become a trusted name in the industry.

At our company, our core values include honesty, integrity, work ethic, loyalty, and accountability. We prioritize creating an environment where these values thrive, while also recognizing that our people are our most important asset. As a 700+ manufacturing company based in Western New York, we take pride in contributing to the local economy and community.

  Schedule: Varies based on productions schedule needs.

Education/Prerequisite Requirements:
  • Minimum High School diploma or equivalent
  • Equipment/Training Knowledge:
  • Basic understanding and execution of food plant GMPs, sanitation, and cleanliness requirements
  • Quality mindset
  • Ability to work in a team oriented environment
  • Capable of lifting and stacking 30-40 lbs throughout shift/Proper lifting techniques
  • Package/case defects
  • Documentation – sample plan pulled/tagging system
  • Computer Knowledge
  • Electronic hand jack certification needed

Work Specifications – Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for food safety and quality
  • Know pallet stacking patterns on all products
  • Pallet quality inspection – no nails/no loose or missing slats
  • Check for defects on case – missing codes, missing straws, trays glued, shrink wrap sealed properly, correct cardboard
  • Follow proper lifting techniques
  • Print out pallet tags correctly
  • Ensure that all cases are stacked on individual pallets according to specified filler and spec sheets (no mixing of cases on pallets)
  • Tagging system set ups
  • Working with Operators/PQI’s on handling line clearances
  • Set up/staging of sample plans/holds
  • Relief of palletizers for breaks/lunches
  • Checking all packaging codes
  • Electronic hand jack certification needed to move pallets
Perks: Safety Bingo - win $50 Gift Card Birthday Card with Gift Card Family Events throughout the year Free Lunch twice a week   Rate of Pay: $20.00 to $21.00   Steuben Foods is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Steuben Foods

At Steuben Foods we handle every stage of production, from research and development to shipping and distribution. Our team is dedicated to providing our consumers with low-acid aseptic products that make them feel good.
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