Warehouse Palletizer - (Food Distribution, Cold Chain)

Position Summary

The Warehouse Palletizer is responsible for evaluating, adjusting, and preparing completed customer pallets for shipment. This role ensures every pallet is stable, secure, and capable of withstanding warehouse handling and transportation while protecting the products it contains.

Together with the Warehouse Auditor, the Warehouse Palletizer shares one mission: every order leaves our warehouse accurate, secure, and ready to arrive exactly as our customer expects.

The Premier Quality Standard

At Premier Food Supplies, quality is more than finding mistakes—it is about preventing them. Every Warehouse Palletizer is expected to:

• Lead with Integrity — Correct issues whenever quality or safety is at risk.
• Verify, Don't Assume — Evaluate every completed pallet before shipment.
• Follow the Standard — Build and maintain pallets according to company best practices.
• Communicate Clearly — Coach teammates and share opportunities to improve pallet quality.
• Think Beyond the Problem — Correct today's issue while helping prevent tomorrow's.
• Protect the Customer — Every stable pallet helps ensure products arrive safely and undamaged.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect completed pallets for stability, weight distribution, and shipment readiness.
• Adjust or re-stack pallets when necessary to improve stability and protect products during handling and transportation.
• Wrap, label, and prepare pallets for loading and shipment.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Work closely with the Warehouse Auditor to ensure every shipment is accurate, secure, and ready for delivery.
• Understand and support the responsibilities of the Warehouse Auditor as operational needs require.
• Identify pallet-building practices that may lead to product damage or unstable loads.
• Coach warehouse associates on proper pallet-building techniques to reduce product damage and improve shipment quality.
• Report recurring pallet quality issues and recommend process improvements.
• Follow all food safety, workplace safety, and company procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.