Pallet Jack Driver

Job Description
Position Title: Pallet Jack Driver
Department: Processing Plant
Reports To: Processing Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; Hourly
Job Summary:
The Pallet Jack Driver is responsible for transporting pallets to be wrapped for shipment in accordance with customer specifications. The Pallet Jack Driver will keep track of completed pallets and transport to the cooler and place in the designated area.
Essential Job Functions:

• Produce a quality product that meets or exceeds our customer requirements as follows:


• Ensure finished product pallets are stacked and taped properly.
• Wrap the product per the customer specification and ensure cases will not shift.
• Confirm that all cases are properly labeled. If a case is found to be missing a label attach the correct label per customer requirements to the case.
• Rework any product that is not up to the customers quality standards.
• Comply with all USDA regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices, SQF, Safety Programs, Biosecurity Policies and Procedures, and Food Defense Programs.
• Properly identify and document pallet completion according to the daily production run plan.
• Track the order to completion. Organize the pallets by load inside the cooler.
• Wrap pallets per customer requirements and communicate with plant leaders on status of order and when product is close to completion.
• Place proper pallet tag on product to track that pallet in the cooler.
• Keeps the plant running by staying ahead of production and organizing the rail area.
• Resolve as many immediately correctable issues as possible in the course of normal daily activities.
• Repair and maintain equipment, specifically the tape machine and pallet wrapper, where skillset, and training allow in order to improve the reliability of the equipment.
• Immediately report any mechanical problems or poor-quality conditions to the Processing Manager or Maintenance staff when help is needed for repairs.
• Value your safety and the safety of your co-workers:
• Use safe operating practices while running the various equipment in your area, such as the pallet jack, forklift, tape machine, and pallet wrapper.
• Keep your work area clean.
• Assist in creating a One-Team environment by communicating effectively with all plant supervision and staff.
• Assist the palletizer and loaders as needed.
• Perform all other tasks as requested by management.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Prior egg processing experience a plus but not mandatory
• Safely operate all equipment in the processing plant
• Pallet jack certified
• Reading and comprehension skills necessary to follow instructions, and document procedures
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Must be able to lift 80 lbs.
• Must be able to twist and bend
• Must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time on different surfaces, including concrete
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Must be able to reach and lift above the head
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment

Benefits Offered:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k (w/ employer match), HSA (w/ employer match), Dependent care FSA, Employee assistance program, Tuition reimbursement, Paid time off, Paid sick leave, Paid Holidays, Holiday premium pay, Sunday premium pay, FAMLI, Disability insurance, Life insurance.
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $19 - $26.60 per hour