Stacker Operator

Smurfit-Westrock; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Stacker to unitize and label finished cases for shipment. The role emphasizes accurate tagging, proper stacking, and adherence to safety and GMP standards in a corrugated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include inspecting cases for damage, interpreting load tags, maintaining records, and ensuring timely and accurate system transactions to support production goals.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Tag and stack finished cases to specifications.
• Inspect all cases for proper sealing and damage; meet quality specs.
• Read, interpret and understand product load tags.
• Maintain daily production records and enter data accurately.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures when required.
• Support GMPs and safety programs across the facility.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Reading & interpreting tags

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PC literacy

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

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.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.