Production Stacker

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective

The stacker is responsible for safely achieving production demands and quality requirements within a defined time-frame, from preparation of packaging materials to loading finished product onto pallets, while remaining compliant with hygiene, HACCP and work safety guideline. The stacker is also responsible for maintaining production  needs by assisting the operator and assistant operator as needed.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Prepares packaging  material ( boxes, bags,  drums, totes)  for the purpose of filling.
2. Places labels , as required per PI sheet, on filled product bags, boxes, drums, and totes.
3. Stack finished product onto pallets per stack pattern provided by operator.
4. Assist operator with  CIP/SIP  procedures.
5. Implements the internal and legal specifications and guidelines concerning hygiene, HACCP, food and work safety and environmental protection.
6. Informs Supervisor and Manager on issues or immediate needs that may impact the department.
7. Adheres to GMPs within appropriate zones.
8. Performs general sanitation duties.
9. Maintains clean, neat  and orderly work area.
10.  Assists in other areas of production as needed.
11. Interacts with and follows instructions provided on PI sheet.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is occasionally exposed to wet, warm, humid and cold temperatures.

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

The employee is frequently required to sit; occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days can vary depending on production schedule.

Travel
None

Required Qualifications

1. High school diploma
2. 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing / production environment
3. Must be proficient in the use of equipment such as flow meters, scales, steam lines, chart recorders, agitators, pumps, valves, and batch tanks
4.  Must be able to read and understand PI sheets
5. Must be able to read and follow a production schedule
6. Must have mechanical experience

Preferred Qualifications

1. SAP experience
2. Working knowledge of food & beverage production or related processes
3. Ability to read and understand PI sheets (inspection sheets)
4. Experience with dairy processing, bottling, and package equipment

Safety/ Food Safety:

Döhler USA, Inc. is committed to providing a safe and secure work environment for all employees.  It is the duty of all employees to ensure that a safe working environment and safe working practices are maintained at all times.  It is also the responsibility of management to do so.

Employee should comply with all policies and procedures, including safety, food safety/security and GMPs. 

Employee should report any unsafe conditions immediately to supervisor or designated party.

AAP/EEO Statement
Döhler USA, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Döhler USA, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Döhler USA, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Döhler USA, Inc.’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.