Stacker Operator

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is seeking an operator to run and maintain the stacker, palletizing products with correct patterns and maintaining safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include adjusting equipment for efficiency, following product-specific pallet patterns, and reporting any food safety issues promptly. The role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and adherence to GMP and sanitation requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Production or general work experience preferred.
• Certification and/or License may be required during course of employment.

Responsibilities

• Adjust stacker to proper case size and ensure it is running at optimal efficiency.
• Ensure equipment has been set for proper pallet pattern per product requirements.
• Move palletized product into the proper location for loadout of product.
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all regulations regarding health and safety issues.
• Follow GMP and work in a manner consistent with corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.

Skills

Follow directions

Team player

Record keeping

Fast-paced work

Math skills

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Production or general work experience

Certification and/or License

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Operate and maintain the stacker, using correct pallet pattern while palletizing finished goods and various products.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adjust stacker to proper case size and ensure it is running at optimal efficiency
• Ensure equipment has been set for proper pallet pattern per product requirements
• Move palletized product into the proper location for loadout of product
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Production or general work experience preferred
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Able to follow directions and carry out instructions
• Able to effectively work in a team environment
• Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans