Stacker Operator

Smurfit Westrock; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Wisconsin is seeking a Stacker responsible for unitizing and labeling finished cases for shipment. The role requires reading load tags, ensuring proper sealing and damage-free cases, and timely paper/doc transactions.

Candidate should have a high school diploma or GED (or equivalent experience) and experience in manufacturing, preferably corrugated; background check and drug screen are required. Safety and quality compliance are emphasized.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED preferred; equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Prior experience in a corrugated manufacturing plant.
• Criminal background and drug screen check required for hire.
• Experience in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Tag and stack product to specifications.
• Inspect cases for proper sealing and no damage.
• Read, interpret and understand load tags.
• Complete paperwork and system transactions accurately and timely.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures as needed.
• Minimize product damage through safe handling.
• Meet productivity goals.
• Fill daily production records and enter into computer system.
• Maintain GMP compliance.
• Maintain housekeeping per Golden Broom Program.
• Follow safety procedures and promote safety programs.
• Perform customer and departmental quality checks.
• Participate and ensure department compliance with YUM!/AIB audits.

Skills

Time management

Organization

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Equivalent combination of experience and training

Job description

SUMMARY

The Stacker is responsible unitizing and labeling finished cases for shipment to the customer by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

1. Ensures product is tagged properly and stacked to specifications.
2. Inspect all cases of product are properly sealed and there is no damage to the cases. All quality specifications must be met.
3. Read, interpret and understand all product load tags.
4. Ensure all paperwork and system transactions are completed in a timely manner with accuracy.
5. Follow all machine specific lockout/tagout procedures on an as needed basis.
6. Minimize product damage through safe and careful handling.
7. Meet and exceed established productivity goals.
8. Accurately and thoroughly fill out daily production records and enter in the computer system.
9. Maintain full compliance of all GMPs.
10. Maintain housekeeping excellence in accordance with Golden Broom Program.
11. Follow all safety procedures and promote safety & safety programs throughout the facility.
12. Perform all required customer and departmental quality checks.
13. Participate and ensure department is compliant with YUM!/AIB audit regulations.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.
• Prior work experience in a corrugated manufacturing plant.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS

• Criminal background and drug screen check required for hire.
• Must have experience in a manufacturing setting.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

• In depth knowledge of company and customer quality and quantity expectations.
• Knowledge of customer palletization specifications and labeling requirements.
• Knowledge of safety and health requirements, and applicable programs.
• Ability to effectively manage time.
• Demonstrate ability to organize information.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE

• Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals.
• Will be exposed to some dusty and noisy conditions periodically.
• Must be able to work with other personnel in meeting production goals.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.