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Palletizing Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Duties and Responsibilities · Operate industrial machinery. · Operate various forklifts and cranes. · Palletizing and sorting materials. · Keep all common areas clean and orderly. · Clean around ...

Duties and Responsibilities · Operate industrial machinery. · Operate various forklifts and cranes. · Palletizing and sorting materials. · Keep all common areas clean and orderly. · Clean around ...

Laborer

Hammond, IN · On-site

$25.54/hr

Duties and Responsibilities · Operate industrial machinery. · Operate various forklifts and cranes. · Palletizing and sorting materials. · Keep all common areas clean and orderly. · Clean around ...

Laborer

Hammond, IN · On-site

$14.75 - $18.50/hr

Duties and Responsibilities • Operate industrial machinery. • Operate various forklifts and cranes. • Palletizing and sorting materials. • Keep all common areas clean and orderly. • Clean ...

Palletizing Requirements: * High school diploma or GED * Reliable transportation to/from work * Willing to work overtime and on Saturdays when necessary * Able to stand for the duration of a shift ...

Associate

Ossian, IN · On-site

$13/hr

Palletizing Requirements: * High school diploma or GED * Reliable transportation to/from work * Willing to work overtime and on Saturdays when necessary * Able to stand for the duration of a shift ...

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Palletizing * Training on a forklift if interested! * Wire cutting * General labor duties/cleaning Location: Lebanon, IN Position Type: Temp to hire Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00A-5:00P Pay: $19/HR ...

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Packaging

Kingsbury, IN · On-site

$13.75 - $17/hr

These positions include Packaging, Labeling, Inspection, and Palletizing and working as part of a Team. Payrate is $15.50 Must be able to work as part of team. Day shifts: 6am-4:30pm. Monday thru ...

Process, picking orders accurately Palletizing Organize stocks Inspect products for defects and damages Organize warehouse space Check, verify and dispatch customer invoices Abide by all company ...

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Palletizing information

What is palletizing?

Palletizing is the process of stacking, arranging, and securing products or packages onto pallets for storage or transportation. This task can be performed manually by workers or automatically using palletizing machines and robots. Proper palletizing ensures products are stable and protected during shipping, improves warehouse organization, and helps optimize space. It is a common practice in manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics industries.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a palletizer?

To thrive as a Palletizer, you need attention to detail, basic math skills, and physical fitness, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with palletizing machinery, warehouse management systems, and safety certifications like OSHA are typically required. Strong teamwork, reliability, and communication skills help ensure smooth workflow and coordination with other warehouse staff. These skills are crucial for maintaining efficiency, safety, and accuracy in high-paced warehouse environments.

What are some common challenges faced in a palletizing role and how can they be managed?

In a palletizing role, common challenges include maintaining accuracy under time pressure, handling repetitive motions, and ensuring the safe stacking of products to prevent damage. To manage these, workers often rely on teamwork, clear communication with machine operators or warehouse supervisors, and adherence to safety protocols. Many employers provide training on proper lifting techniques and use automation tools to reduce physical strain, making it important to stay updated on equipment and process improvements.

What is the difference between Palletizing vs Packing Worker?

AspectPalletizingPacking Worker
Primary RoleArranging products onto pallets for shipmentPackaging products into boxes or containers
Work EnvironmentWarehouses, distribution centersManufacturing plants, warehouses
CredentialsBasic OSHA training, forklift certification often preferredBasic safety training, sometimes forklift or hand tool training
Industry UsageLogistics, warehousing, manufacturingManufacturing, e-commerce, retail

While both roles are essential in warehouse operations, palletizing focuses on stacking products onto pallets for shipping, whereas packing workers prepare individual products for distribution. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

Infographic showing various Palletizing job openings in Indiana as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Hybrid job distribution.

Palletizer Operator I - 3rd Shift

Terre Haute, IN • On-site

Other

Posted 7 days ago


Maker's Pride rating

4.7

Company rating: 4.7 out of 10

Based on 28 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Robotic Palletizing Operator

MUST HAVE SIT-DOWN FORKLIFT EXPERIENCE.

This position has the responsibility to always comply with Safety work rules as well as an obligation to reinforce Safety as a Core Value. Ensures that all policies, procedures, and activities, related to Food Safety & Quality, are followed, and complied with uniformly, to reduce product and process variability.

The purpose of the robotic palletizing operator is to monitor the robotic palletizing machines, following all safety policies and procedures, as they collect cases/cartons according to product SKU and line.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Adhere to safety policies such as LOTO, PPE, PIT and
  • Assumes personal responsibility to insure safe and healthy workplace for everyone.
  • Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
  • Always ensures regulatory compliance.
  • Operate the robotic palletizing machines ensuring cases are properly stacked according to product SKU and line.
  • Ensure all full pallets are indexed and wrapped with plastic.
  • Enter data into the SAP system.
  • Maintain frequent communication with leads and/or supervisor.
  • Keep empty pallets, slip sheets and other necessary supplies on hand for the job.
  • Work through the HMI (Human Machine Interface)
  • Determine if product meets proper specifications or not and take corrective action as needed.
  • Stack cases of product manually as needed.
  • Maintain cleanliness and general good housekeeping of the palletizing area, keeping all debris and dirt swept up.
  • Clear case jams and reset machine and pallet count when/if needed.
  • Troubleshoot basic machine faults and follow prompting.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Certification
  • Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO)
  • Ability lifts to 50 lbs. safely when handling pallets for hand stacking finished outgoing product.
  • Ability to work independently at times.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to travel stairs.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.

Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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