United Spinal Association Jobs

PURPOSE: To ensure products are packaged, and properly stacked to the correct pallet configuration for storage and shipment. SUMMARY: Verify and/or prepare the container by sealing and labeling the boxes which are conveyed to the auto Palletizer. Ensure product is properly inspected, packaged and stacked to the customer requirements. Initial "Product Out" sheet signifying case count, case labels and pallet tickets are correct. Transfer product to storage. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned. All of the following are to be performed while adhering to Tree Top operational policies, safety rules, procedures and good manufacturing practices. Regular and predictable attendance is essential to this position. It is the responsibility of every employee at Tree Top Inc. to report food safety and food quality problems or risks to personnel with the authority to initiate action against these said possible risks. The Organization chart indicated key personnel with the authority to take action. This is a representative sample--not to imply a complete listing of all responsibilities and tasks. Ensure pallets are stacked according to specification: Operate the equipment to its full capacity to maintain line flow Monitor process line flow to prevent line down time Follow customer specification on material usage such as type of pallet, stretch wrap, stacking patterns, pallet caps and slip sheet requirements Perform row and layer tuning adjustments Enter operating parameters and changes to pallet configurations on the appropriate Allen-Bradley Operator interface Hand palletize as required during breakdowns, etc. Verify labels according to customer specifications. Communicate Effectively: Exchange information with related Packaging Operators in Single Pass/Puff/Rescreen Receive specification information from lab sheet and Operators Receive information from Supervisor and other shift Auto Palletizer/Packaging Operators and report any malfunctions to maintenance. Operate Forklift: Complete forklift inspection at start of shift and communicate any discrepancies or need repairs to Supervisor immediately Stage correct packaging materials to meet customers specifications Transport finished product to storage area Complete and turn in daily usage report (material) Supply rework product to blend lines Transport garbage and packaging materials to appropriate area Take all garbage and trash outside Complete Paperwork and Manifesting Procedures: Place and verify tickets on pallets Create placards per specification and place on pallets. Complete variance report hourly when running Rescreen Monitor Supplies: Ensure packaging supplies are correct according to specifications supplied by Supervisor Maintain supplies to be used and inspect quality of supplies Communicate any needs to Supervisor Maximize Productivity: Report equipment problems or failures to maintenance and Supervisor Monitor infeed conveyors for smooth flow Know the flow from the fill station to the Palletizer Relieve lunches and breaks at LM Final Blend rework in as directed. May be required to train personnel as needed. Ensure Product Meets Specifications: Ensure finished pallet meets specification (label correct, no damage, accurate case count) and verify/record on "Product Out" sheet in the QA Lab Investigate foreign material for origin with Maintenance & Supervisors Monitor Machine Performance and Maintain Equipment: Know machine functions and controls Test machine and ensure it is setup correctly as review for change over Identify and communicate any problems that will cause downtime to Supervisor and maintenance Communicate with mechanics regarding defective equipment Perf