AAK LLC
Palletizer Operator
AAK LLC, Louisville, Kentucky, us, 40201
Palletizer Operator
Our story goes back more than 150 years, to the chilly southern coast of Scandinavia. From our early success in Sweden and Denmark, we've grown into the world's leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4,000 people all across the globe.
We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra-creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it's not just food - we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.
Everything we do is about Making Better Happen™.
Job Purpose
Production Operator I are responsible for maintaining themachines that stacks and packages the finished cases to be prepared to ship.Employees will be responsible for replacing the shrink wrap and slip sheets whensupplies are low. Production Operator I are also responsible for the handstacking area when the machine is down or there is overflow. This area requiresemployees to stack boxes from the conveyor belt to the pallets then be takenaway to the appropriate area. Finally, all employees are responsible forcleaning various stations of the factory during shut down/start up once a week.
Essential Duties andResponsibilities (toinclude but not limited to)
The performance ofthe duties outlined below must be carried out within the mission of theCompany:to become the preferredsupplier of fats & oils, shortening flakes, shortening chips, vegetable oiland soybean oil in the Food Industry. In pursuit of this mission, you willendeavor to provide superior product quality and superior customer service at acompetitive price.
Safety & Environmental Performance
Identify high-risk safety/productivity issues and help to remedy them.Support full plant wide compliance with safety rules to further our goal of 0 accidents and encouragement of reporting and correcting near misses.Encourage employees to look for ways to improve safety and production processes.Prevention and timely reporting of any environmental issues.Adhere to GMP's and other work procedures as to assure product quality and consistency to our customers.Prevent injuries by encouraging employees to work safely
Work RequirementsShrink plastic wrap overall packaging of product onto a palletReplace shrink wrap, slip sheets and top sheet rolls of plasticPhysically grab the cases off of the conveyor belt and stack them on a pallet when a press is down or there is overflow in the plant.Help with cleaning an maintenance when production is stopped and started on separate days if the week.
Cost ControlReduce the amount of rework byparticipating in employee involvement, process improvement and adherenceto process guidelinesEnsure work is completed tocustomers specificationsContribute to the effort incontrolling costs and minimizing waste in your daily workFix pallets that come offpalletizer incorrectly (tape, label, etc)
Qualifications
High school diploma with some aptitude in machines and industrial knowledge.Must be able to climb, bend and stoop, lift 50 lbs frequently and stand/walk for long periods of time.Able to multitask.Prior manufacturing experience desired (2 years).
Working Conditions
The job is performedin a manufacturing plant.Exposure toloud noises, dust, dirt, heat, sparks, oil and smoke may occur.Protective safety equipment is requiredincluding appropriate clothing, shoes, and goggles as needed.Activities include extended periods ofstanding and extensive work with various devices and heavy machinery.Floors may be slick.Constant vibration from shaker table while packing boxes.Hot and cold temperatures depending on the time of year.Exposure to the elements is necessary.
Physical Requirements
Lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 lbs.Occasional sitting during breaksConstant standing and walking though out work stationOccasional climbing stairs and ladders during cleaningConstant object handling, cases, pallets, pallet jack, pry bar, shrink wrap ad cleaning supplies
About AAK
Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen™. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK's offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malm, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen™ for more than 150 years.
AAKprohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation,age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status,and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state orfederal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of studentsin its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.
Our story goes back more than 150 years, to the chilly southern coast of Scandinavia. From our early success in Sweden and Denmark, we've grown into the world's leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4,000 people all across the globe.
We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra-creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it's not just food - we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.
Everything we do is about Making Better Happen™.
Job Purpose
Production Operator I are responsible for maintaining themachines that stacks and packages the finished cases to be prepared to ship.Employees will be responsible for replacing the shrink wrap and slip sheets whensupplies are low. Production Operator I are also responsible for the handstacking area when the machine is down or there is overflow. This area requiresemployees to stack boxes from the conveyor belt to the pallets then be takenaway to the appropriate area. Finally, all employees are responsible forcleaning various stations of the factory during shut down/start up once a week.
Essential Duties andResponsibilities (toinclude but not limited to)
The performance ofthe duties outlined below must be carried out within the mission of theCompany:to become the preferredsupplier of fats & oils, shortening flakes, shortening chips, vegetable oiland soybean oil in the Food Industry. In pursuit of this mission, you willendeavor to provide superior product quality and superior customer service at acompetitive price.
Safety & Environmental Performance
Identify high-risk safety/productivity issues and help to remedy them.Support full plant wide compliance with safety rules to further our goal of 0 accidents and encouragement of reporting and correcting near misses.Encourage employees to look for ways to improve safety and production processes.Prevention and timely reporting of any environmental issues.Adhere to GMP's and other work procedures as to assure product quality and consistency to our customers.Prevent injuries by encouraging employees to work safely
Work RequirementsShrink plastic wrap overall packaging of product onto a palletReplace shrink wrap, slip sheets and top sheet rolls of plasticPhysically grab the cases off of the conveyor belt and stack them on a pallet when a press is down or there is overflow in the plant.Help with cleaning an maintenance when production is stopped and started on separate days if the week.
Cost ControlReduce the amount of rework byparticipating in employee involvement, process improvement and adherenceto process guidelinesEnsure work is completed tocustomers specificationsContribute to the effort incontrolling costs and minimizing waste in your daily workFix pallets that come offpalletizer incorrectly (tape, label, etc)
Qualifications
High school diploma with some aptitude in machines and industrial knowledge.Must be able to climb, bend and stoop, lift 50 lbs frequently and stand/walk for long periods of time.Able to multitask.Prior manufacturing experience desired (2 years).
Working Conditions
The job is performedin a manufacturing plant.Exposure toloud noises, dust, dirt, heat, sparks, oil and smoke may occur.Protective safety equipment is requiredincluding appropriate clothing, shoes, and goggles as needed.Activities include extended periods ofstanding and extensive work with various devices and heavy machinery.Floors may be slick.Constant vibration from shaker table while packing boxes.Hot and cold temperatures depending on the time of year.Exposure to the elements is necessary.
Physical Requirements
Lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 lbs.Occasional sitting during breaksConstant standing and walking though out work stationOccasional climbing stairs and ladders during cleaningConstant object handling, cases, pallets, pallet jack, pry bar, shrink wrap ad cleaning supplies
About AAK
Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen™. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK's offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malm, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen™ for more than 150 years.
AAKprohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation,age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status,and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state orfederal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of studentsin its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.