At Bel, we are not just a company—we are a company on a Mission, built on 160 years of bold innovation, family values, and a commitment to social purpose. With beloved brands like Babybel®, GoGo squeeZ®, The Laughing Cow®, and Boursin®, our snacking solutions bring more than joy; they want to serve as a force for good. Our U.S. Mission? To help close the critical 80% nutrition gap by making it easier for Americans to eat more fruits, veggies, and dairy as part of their daily lives.
The company has headquarters in Chicago and New York City and operates 4 manufacturing plants in Little Chute, WI; Brookings, SD; Traverse City, MI; and Nampa, ID. #IWorkForAllForGood
Title: Palletizer Machine Operator
Location: Nampa, ID
This position is for C shift, Thursday-Saturday and E/O Wednesday, 7am- 7pm.
As a Palletizer Machine Operator for Materne North America, you will be responsible for the operation and monitoring of the palletizing machine and assisting the packaging operator on our Case Packer Machine when needed for the end of our manufacturing process.
Position Responsibilities:
Operate high-speed palletizing equipment through touchscreen/HMI in a production environment
Reset robotic arm positions after line shut down
Load materials into palletizing machine
Set machine to increase/decrease number of cases selected for different size formats
Observe/inspect materials to identify contamination, foreign materials, uniformity and quality
Operate industrial carts, power hand carts, and forklifts
Perform troubleshooting and basic maintenance of equipment
Clean palletizing area and sanitize equipment
Complete daily paperwork and reports
Clearly communicate machine issues to team members, both upstream and downstream
Assist with rework when needed on our Case Packer Machine
May be required to hand stack cases
Must be able to work a minimum of 12 hours
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to stand for an entire shift (12 hours)
Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
Education:
High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred
Technical / Trade School preferred
Experience:
Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred
Prior experience working in the food industry is preferred
Knowledge/Skills:
Strong attention to detail
Ability to communicate (verbal, read, write) effectively in English
Mechanical aptitude
Computer skills (data entry & experience with an ERP system in a production environment preferred)
Basic math skills, including competency with weights and measures (must be able to take/record measurements and understand tare weight)
Effectively work with others as a team
Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Bel Brands also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Bel Brand’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
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The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry through portions of dairy, fruit and plant-based products, and one of the world leaders in branded cheeses. Its portfolio of differentiated and internationally recognized brands includes The Laughing Cow®, Kiri®, Babybel®, Boursin®, Nurishh®, Pom’Potes®, and GoGo squeeZ®, as well as some 30 local brands. Together, these brands helped the Group generate sales of €3.645 billion in 2023.
Some 10,902 employees in 51 subsidiaries around the world contribute to the deployment of the Group's mission to champion healthier and responsible food for all. Bel products are prepared at 30 production sites and distributed in more than 120 countries.
