Stacker Operator- 2nd Shift

About the role

Responsible for all activities associated with stacking the equipment and helping the operators, including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow instructions on factory masters.
• Set up bundler, hold down arm, load former, and delivery end of machine accurately in accordance with proper setup techniques.
• Secure proper cover sheets, tie sheets, and load tags for production runs.
• Stack finished boxes in accordance with factory master.
• Ensure each unit has proper top and bottom cover sheets, tie sheets, and load tags.
• Monitor quality of boxes and report quality problems to Operator.
• Assist operator and first helper as necessary.
• Be willing to move up the line of progression to operator regardless of shift.
• Ensure correct bundle and unit counts.
• Report final count of piece unit to operator.
• Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.
• Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Help operators adhere to production schedule.
• Make recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, and service goals.
• Report any unusual scheduling issues to Supervisor.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry (preferred).
• 6 months’ experience as a Bundler (preferred).

Skills

• Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
• Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
• Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume, and rate.
• Able to apply concepts of high school math.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Working knowledge of:
  • Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
  • Product layouts and production specifications.
  • Product quality specifications.
  • Quality standards.
• May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

Physical demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.