Seasonal Palletizer

Job Description

We are currently seeking Seasonal Palletizers to join our team in our manufacturing and distribution facility.

Factory Location: Zephyrhills , FL
Compensation: $22.17 / hour 
Shift differential: 6%-8% of base hourly rate paid for applicable hours worked 
Schedule: 5:30 PM - 5:00 AM on a rotating 2/2/3 schedule 
Ability to work holidays and weekends per business needs 
Must be able to attend training for 45 days during the day 5:00 AM – 5:30 PM [night shift only] 

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

- Operate, changeover, clean, troubleshoot, and complete basic maintenance on production equipment consisting of fillers, labelers, case packers, and wrappers

- Safely operate a forklift to move raw materials or finished products to the warehouse or onto trucks for distribution to customers

- Complete pre-trip inspections and maintain energy source for lift - Use scanning equipment to ensure accurate tracking of inventory within the facility

- Meet or exceed performance metrics including efficiency, production, downtime, pallets/labor hour, line loading and truck turn time

- Ensure quality product is sent to customers by completing hourly quality checks and inspecting raw materials and finished goods against quality standards

- Complete and maintain quality, inventory and preventative maintenance documentation

- Record preventative maintenance activities, quality inspection data, equipment downtime, production output and other key metrics, performing mathematical calculations as needed

- Interact with team members, quality assurance, maintenance and the warehouse to maximize output and efficiency

- Maintain work area in an organized and clean manner ensuring safety and Good Manufacturing Practices are met

- Work as a team with other operators to ensure no line stoppages and improve operations - Cross training to perform work on other lines or in other production areas as needed

- Provide vacation coverage to team members as needed
 

Qualifications

Key qualifications include:

- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience

- Two or more years prior experience in production within manufacturing, ideally in the food or beverage industry or a clean manufacturing environment

- Prior experience operating a forklift desired

- Solid computer skills, including the use of Word, Excel, Outlook and enterprise management software (SAP)

- Ability to work independently or with a team and communicate effectively

- Solid problem solving and decision making skills

- Demonstrated sense of urgency and comfort working in a high speed production environment

- Ability to move/lift 50 lbs various times over a 12 hour shift, basic math and reading skills

- Willingness to work holidays and weekends as we are a 24/7 business operating through most weekends and holidays

- Ability to successfully complete an online skills assessment prior to onsite interview

- Successful completion of a post offer physical, drug screen and background check are required

- Willingness and ability to work in a facility with minimal temperature control, exposed to local temperature variations (hold and cold)

This is a tremendous opportunity! We offer competitive pay based on education, experience, and other qualifications. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, flex, life, disability, EAP, 401(k) with match, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and more!