1st Shift Box Stacker

Newly Weds Foods Inc; Broadview (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking a Box Stacker to join their Packaging Team. The role involves hand stacking cartons for shipping while ensuring compliance with GMP and safety standards. Ideal candidates are able to lift 50 pounds and have good communication skills. Incentives include medical insurance, retirement plans, and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Prescription Drug Plan

Dental/Vision Insurance

Employee Incentive Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Cash Accumulation Plan-401K

Life/AD&D Insurance

Short- Term/Long-Term Disability

Vacation Plan

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Adoption Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Must be able to climb stairs.

Responsibilities

• Stack finished cartons onto pallets from production conveyors.
• Maintain GMP and quality standards.
• Perform general housekeeping duties.

Skills

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Basic math skills

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Professional interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Box Stacker

Packaging Team

This position is responsible for hand stacking finished cartons of various sizes and weights from production conveyors onto appropriate pallets for shipping, while ensuring all good manufacturing practices (GMP) and quality standards are met and maintaining the efficient flow of product through the production process. The following are the procedures that must be followed by all assigned box stackers.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Obtain work schedule from supervisor, obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare for operations.
• Obtain empty pallets and position to the conveyor line according to product to be stacked. Includes lifting and carrying pallets. (approx. 50 lb.)
• Retrieve sealed cases of various products from conveyor and hand stack cases on appropriate pallet according to work order and stack pattern. Stacker will routinely stack hundreds of cases per shift. Includes bending while carrying cases.
• Notify Forklift Operator to remove full pallets or transport full pallet of finish goods to auto-stretch wrap machine with pallet jack to be wrapped.
• Keep work area clear and clean, check pallets for integrity, remove damaged pallets and place trash in proper receptacle as required.
• At end of shift, secure all equipment, perform general housekeeping duties and turn in all required paperwork.
  

Safety & GMP Objectives

• Comply with all company safety policies and procedures as well as complying with all OSHA rules and regulations. (THINK “SAFETY FIRST”.)
• Review and execute our Food Safety Plan in order to provide value to each of our customers with safe, relevant, tasty food products; while never compromising quality.
• Adhere to good manufacturing practices (GMP) including proper waste disposal, attire, grooming and hygiene, etc.
• Report all incidents/accidents to your immediate supervisor and the Director of Safety.

Other

• Read and understand the employee handbook. Review policies and practices of MFP.
• Complete all appropriate annual trainings.

• An employee holding this job position is not authorized to represent or speak on behalf of the company, or respond to any media inquiries regarding the company, its business, its products or its customers.

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee of the job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Also..

Must be able to attend work as scheduled. Schedules are subject to change.
Must be able to read and write in English
Must be able to perform basic math problems
Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a routine basis and climb stairs
Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions
Must be able to interact with others in a professional manner

• Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Incentive Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Cash Accumulation Plan-401K
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short- Term/Long-Term Disability
• Vacation Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Maternity/Paternity Leave

Compensation: $18/hr

Box Stacker position is backed up by other Box Stacker on site and/or assistant foreman.