Post Stacker

Bay Cities; Pico Rivera (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative packaging company in Pico Rivera is seeking a Post Stacker to operate the folder gluer. Responsibilities include setup, operation, and quality checks during production. Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma and strong organizational skills. The role requires multitasking within a fast-paced environment and offers an opportunity for development. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and pass pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED required.
• Ability to see and differentiate color.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Operator with folding and gluing operations.
• Minimize waste of sheet stock and glue.
• Check quality of boxes during the run.

Skills

Color differentiation ability

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Tape measure

Job description

Post Stacker

Bay Cities, an Employee Owned Company, is the leading creative packaging and display partner to brand marketers, retailers and e-commerce. Our passion, experience, technology and consumer insights move product and drive sales.

Job Purpose

The Post Stacker is responsible for all activities associated with running the folder gluer, including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations.

Responsibilities

• Assists Operator with set up of all folding and gluing operations of the machine in accordance with the proper setup techniques.
• Assists with achieving 5–10 minute set‑up time for straight line after proper training.
• Assists with achieving 19,000 pieces per hour on a consistent basis.
• Minimizes waste of sheet stock and glue.
• Assists Operator to properly operate the machine to run efficiently and produce quality products.
• Ensures diagonal and corrugator scores are broken when necessary.
• Cross trains in all post‑job positions.
• Utilizes the “Employee Development Form.”
• Runs a variety of box styles and sizes such as auto bottoms, four‑corner trays, and straight‑line glue.
• Maximizes the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.
• Checks quality of boxes during the run, including mis‑slotted boxes, loose liner, misprints, and any other defects.
• Assists in completing necessary reports accurately and timely, including Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, and Quality Data.
• Makes recommendations for custom tools to help speed up the set‑up, e.g., two‑knuckle custom tool versus making folds with various knuckles.
• Assists with turning in maintenance work orders to Supervisor for needed repairs.
• Performs preventative maintenance.
• Adheres to production schedule.
• Reports any unusual schedule to Supervisor.
• Cleans machine on a regular basis.
• Ensures compliance with safety guidelines.
• Wears the proper safety equipment for the environment, including safety glasses and steel‑toe shoes.
• Performs other related duties as needed.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma/GED required.
• Must have the ability to see and differentiate color.
• Efficient use of a computer.
• Strong organizational and communication skills: writing and speaking.
• Ability to recommend and implement customer solutions to drive top and bottom‑line improvement.
• Ability to handle multiple projects within a fast‑paced work environment.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple projects in a rapidly changing environment.

Language Skills

Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters. Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form. Capable of dealing with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.

Technical Skills

• Read tape measure with speed and accuracy.
• Calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurements, volume, and rate.
• Apply concepts of high‑school math.
• Understand equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
• Product layouts and production specifications.
• Quality standards.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Regularly required to stand, walk, talk, and hear. Requires standing for long periods, using step ladders, stairs, and elevating platforms.
• Frequently use hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must perform repetitive motions with strong finger dexterity.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally up to 100 pounds using a buddy system.
• Vision abilities required: close, distance, peripheral, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Works around powered industrial trucks, heavy objects, conveyor systems, and highly energized systems such as pneumatic and electrical systems.
• May work with chemicals, high heat items, and sharp objects, using pneumatic systems including air and water hoses.
• Must adapt to a changing work environment.

Other Requirements

• We employ all persons who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees or asylees – all require proper identification and documentation).
• Pre‑Employment verifications: must pass background and reference checks, drug screen, and physical examination prior to employment.

Bay Cities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V