Box/Palletiezer

CTI Foods Overview

Welcome to CTI Foods, where quality, service, and people are at the heart of everything we do. We are a leading food manufacturing company, dedicated to providing our customers with the best possible products and our employees with a rewarding career. 

 

At CTI, we passionately believe that people are our #1 ingredient. We provide a positive and supportive work environment, opportunities for growth and advancement, and a competitive compensation package. We value our employees' contributions and strive to create a culture of respect, teamwork, and excellence.

 

Whether you're interested in a career in production, quality control, or management, we have a variety of opportunities available. We believe that our success is a result of our focus on quality, service, and people, and we look forward to continuing to serve our customers and employees with excellence.

 

If you're looking for a rewarding career in the food manufacturing industry, look no further than CTI Foods! Join our team and become a part of a company that values quality, service, and people. 

Job Overview

We are currently seeking production workers to join our team!

 

The Box/Palletizer plays a crucial role in the final stage of the production process, ensuring that products from the Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS) system are efficiently and safely boxed, labeled, and palletized for distribution. This position supports product quality, accuracy, traceability, and food safety by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and the company’s Food Safety and Quality Management System in accordance with SQF Code requirements. This role follows a defined job rotation schedule to promote ergonomics and reduce repetitive strain.

Responsibilities

• Collect finished products from the VFFS system and place into designated boxes or cartons according to specifications.
• Verify correct bag counts, weights, codes, and seal integrity before boxing.
• Assemble and label boxes with correct lot codes, date codes, and label version.
• Stack finished, sealed boxes onto pallets according to established patterns and height requirements.
• Wrap, tag, and stage completed pallets for warehouse pick-up.
• Verify pallet labels for accuracy and traceability.
• Check the VFFS line for consistent flow and promptly communicate any jams, mechanical issues, or product defects.
• Support smooth changeovers by staging materials, adjusting box sizes, and updating labels as needed.
• Assist team members in adjacent roles during job rotation or downtime.
• Follow established job rotation schedule to reduce ergonomic strain.
• Use proper lifting techniques and follow all equipment safety guidelines.
• Follow all GMPs, Food Safety, HACCP, Preventive Control, Allergen Control, Food Defense, and Quality procedures applicable to their role.
• Produce and handle products in a manner that prevents contamination, adulteration, or mislabeling.
• Accurately complete all required documentation and records.
• Immediately report any food safety, food quality, regulatory, or product integrity concern to supervision or management.
• Stop production or place product on hold if a food safety or quality risk is identified.
• Take immediate action to prevent potentially unsafe or non-conforming products from entering commerce.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

• Ability to apply understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to work in cold or refrigerated environments.
• Good hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull heavy racks or product (weight varies by facility).
• Basic understanding of food safety practices (training provided).
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced production setting.
• Strong attention to detail and consistency.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to apply understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Work assigned schedule which may include nights, weekends and holidays
• Work overtime when required

Physical Requirements:

• Stand, walk, and perform repetitive motions for 8 hours.
• Regular lift/push/move up to 1000 lbs.; regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, and pallet stacking motions (Shoulder height).
• Work in a cold/wet production environment (typically 34–45°F).
• Wear required PPE (gloves, smock, hair/beard net, hearing protection, etc.).

Work Environment:

• Refrigerated RAW/processing environment with strict hygiene and sanitation standards.
• Exposure to fast-paced packaging line with moving conveyors, slicers, and powered industrial trucks (with separation/controls).
• Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions
• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and requires that hearing protection be worn in production areas at all times.

What you'll receive from us:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Telehealth Services
• 401K Matching
• FSA & HSA available
• EAP and wellbeing support
• Tuition reimbursement program available

 

*The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. Most candidates will start in the bottom half of the range. Unlimited PTO requests are subject to approval and is subject to the current business needs of CTI Foods.