Stacker

Position Description : Job Description :

The packers primary responsibility is to support the manufacturing group by preparing boxes to be loaded, visually inspecting product, loading product, and stacking finished cases in a way that ensures efficient, quality-oriented production.

Additional responsibilities include general housekeeping of the work area and other duties as assigned.

Your role is critical to the success of the line and the team. Each line has a target goal, and the achievement of these targets ensures we cover our planned costs and help us to achieve profitability each year.

A successful business allows for reinvestment in our people, our site, and our business.

Responsibilities

Safety

Seek to understand and support a safety culture and workplace

Remain aware of surroundings and obtain knowledge of all required PPE for the job

Responsible for following all required safety procedures are for each task you do

Keep work area clean and organized

Report any safety concern, risk, hazard, near miss, or injury immediately to the appropriate supervision on shift

Quality

Follow all GMP guidelines required by the site and for each work station

Inspect all product passing through the workstation for any possible defects or product concerns

Report any concerns on quality of product immediately to appropriate supervision on shift

Productivity

Must be able to construct empty boxes at a rate sufficient to maintain production on assigned machine running at standard rate

Must be able to properly palletize finished product at a rate sufficient to maintain production and ready product for transportation

Must be able to inspect product being manufactured to ensure the various visual quality parameters of the product produced are within acceptable limits and quickly notify the Operator and / or Supervisor of any of quality issues.

This includes sweeping and mopping of the production area, wiping down the machines and removal of disposal of waste and rubbish

Must assist the operators as required in routine start-up and shut down procedures and changing packing materials from one product to another

Must be able to salvage and re-pack product that is either damaged or otherwise does not meet quality requirements

Must be able to grind defective product and must be able to keep trash and regrind separate

Must be willing to work at any packing position available including other areas and / or departments in the plant as work load and customer requirements demand

Must be willing to work overtime when needed

Must promptly inform supervisor of any issues concerning safety, health, hygiene, quality and efficiencies

Must perform other tasks within the plant as assigned by the supervisor or group leader

Qualifications

Physical Requirements and Qualifications :

Must be able to stand approximately 10 hours and 50 minutes of a 12-hour shift (70 minutes of break time). All routine tasks are performed while standing.

Reaching, handling, fingering, and feeling are constantly present while performing J ob duties

Frequently turning body from 0 to a maximum of 180 degrees

Good eyesight is essential for constant inspection of product. Seeing both near and far, color vision and depth of field are all required.

Vision corrected with glasses or contact lenses is acceptable

Frequent walking is required. Distance can be over 50 feet.

Bending is frequently required when making boxes (1 / 2 of shift)

Occasional balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or talking may be required

Lifting up to 40 pounds (empty to full boxes) is required. Items lifted include, but are not limited to product, boxes (empty and full), plastic liner bags, tape, cleaning supplies, etc.

Pushing and pulling is occasionally required. Items moved include, but are no limited to, boxes, stands, product, regrind, inspection tables, etc.

Controls required include hands / arms (both) and fee / legs (both)

Environment includes inside work 100%, teamwork 100%, can be near or close to others, can be in excess of 95 degrees during summer months

Vibration can occasionally be present from running machines

Noisy environment (noise levels 85dB depending upon work area)

There is a mild plastic smell at times

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required includes safety glasses, hearing protection, proper safety shoes, gloves, and a bump cap.

GMP requirements include hair nets, beard nets, and routine hand washing.

In specific areas of the plant and in certain positions a high visibility vest is also required.

High school diploma preferred

Ability to work independently as well as working with others effectively as a part of a team is essential

Good verbal & interpersonal communication skills; ability to work well in group situations; ability to deal effectively with conflict in mature & consistent manner

Flexibility to work overtime and off shifts as needed

Must be able to stand for 10-12 hours due to the nature of the work

Must be able to wear the required PPE to enter the plant / complete the tasks

We expect regular and timely attendance to avoid disruption to the team and the line

Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check

Last updated : 2024-10-15

Salary : $14 - $15