Palletizer

Title:  Palletizer for the Fruit Plant

Status:   Seasonal Full Time

Reports To:  Fruit Plant Production Manager

Review Date:  End of Season

Duties 

The Palletizer will be responsible for placing flats of finished product onto the proper shipping pallets in the correct configuration for that size product. The palletizer also marks the product on the flat and stamps the lot code(s) onto the flat or labels the RPC with a product label.

Other Duties

  • Must follow all company GMP’s and SOP’s
  • Stack each finished case in the lie and height pattern assigned to that product
  • Stock the shipping pallets for the current day’s production ensuring the correct pallet type is used
  • Stock the proper empty flats for the Packers
  • Correctly code all flats or label RPC’s
  • Move pallets of product to the strapping area using a pallet jack
  • Help with changeovers by clearing away product and/or materials
  • Be an effective member of the team.
  • Perform periodic clean up as needed throughout the shift
  • Observe and follow the sanitation standards set in the Fruit Plant’s policies
  • Work in a safe manner using safe work practices
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

  • Must be punctual and able to work unsupervised
  • Provide skills training to other on site employees as required.
  • Be willing to take any requested safety sponsored by the company
  • Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment including steel toed shoes
  • Maintenance of a safe working environment
  • Comply with all food safety policies

Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs. using correct lifting techniques
  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time
  • Must be able to bend
  • Must be able work in a cool environment

Hours:   6:30 am – 6:30 pm or as necessary

Overtime work is required.

There will be weekend work as required by the blueberry harvest.

The work is seasonal from July to October

Location:  Nova Fruit Plant

1231 Middle Dyke Rd.

Centreville, N.S.

Special working conditions:

  • There is a lot of moving equipment
  • There is forklift traffic in a fast paced environment
  • There are close quarters to walk in and work in.
  • Tools are provided if required.
  • Must have own transportation

Qualified candidates are asked to submit their resume to careers@mycountrymagic.com.