Primary Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for performing the stacking and packaging of finished goods prior to shipment to customers. This may include, but is not limited to; sealing, banding, shrink-wrapping, and lifting product.

General Responsibilities:

• Operate conveyor system to sort finished goods and either hand stack, or utilize air-assist equipment, to pick and place cartons on a wood pallet.
• Place waterproof paper on pallets prior to shipment.
• Monitor automatic glue machine operations.
• Make corrections to unsealed or deformed cartons prior to shipment.
• Follow standard operating procedures for labeling and number of cartons per pallet.
• Complete all required paperwork and documentation; including quality, scrap, housekeeping and end-of-shift production.
• Maintain all work areas and equipment in a clean and orderly condition at all times.
• Perform all work in a safe manner; use proper lock-out procedures during repairs or machine adjustments. Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and make certain that all safety equipment is in proper working order.
• Perform these and other related duties as assigned or directed.
• Actively participate in communication and WAVE culture.

Other responsibilities may include assisting the production department in other packaging-related job functions, such as preparing cartons and other raw material, assisting with the conveyance of long-length material and other packaging requirements.

In addition to the above general responsibilities, a palletizer must preserve a safe work environment and work in a safe manner following all safety SOPs.

Measures of Effectiveness; including, but not limited to:

• Safety – OSHA rate, compliance to regulations/policies, evidence of risk reduction, engagement in 8-Step Safety Process, near-miss reporting
• Quality – Ability to recognize defects and implement corrective actions, correct packaging of finished goods
• Productivity – Downtime %, cartons per hour
• Communication – Shift handoff and line preparation, Gemba, kaizen event participation

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Preferred; knowledge and experience of machines in manufacturing environment, or similar
• Able to lift a maximum of 40 pounds
• Able to stand for 8-10 hours per day in assigned work area
• Background check required

Worthington Armstrong Venture (WAVE) offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefit package that includes, but not limited to: health, dental and life insurances, vacation, quarterly profit sharing, and a 401(K) Plan.

WAVE is an equal opportunity employer. It is our goal to ensure that hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation and discipline decisions are based on the job-related qualifications, abilities and performance of employees and applicants. The Company does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, disability or veteran status or any other reason prohibited by federal, state or local law.