Stacker 1st Shift

Title: Stacker
Salary Range: $16.61
Status: Non-Exempt
Days/Shifts: 1st
Location: Bessemer City:
Reports to: Production Manager

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE:
This position is responsible for routinely removing boxes from the conveyor and/or packaging area, stacking them on pallets according to the specified stacking pattern, troubleshooting the robot, and ensuring that production standards are met while producing safe, quality food (SQF).

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS / DUTIES OF THE POSITION:

• Remove boxes from the conveyor and/or packaging area.
• Ensure that boxes meet coding and printing requirements.
• Stack boxes on pallet platforms according to the established stacking pattern.
• Verify that the robot is stacking correctly and adjusting for any robotic errors.
• Interact with materials to ensure full pallets are promptly removed from the station.
• Keep floors and machines clear of debris and excess water. - Complete paperwork and reports as required.
• Perform any other duties assigned by your supervisor.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

EXPERIENCE: Previous experience in a food processing facility is preferred but not required. Willing to train the right candidate.
SKILLS: Good communication skills are essential.
ADDITIONAL: The ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced, team-oriented food processing environment is required. You must be capable of working independently and with limited supervision. Regular attendance, the ability to follow directions, and good interaction with co-workers are important. Employees must understand and follow posted work rules and procedures. Flexibility to work in other assigned positions and areas of the production department as needed is also necessary.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 
The ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced, team-oriented food processing environment is required.
Must be capable of working independently and with limited supervision. Regular attendance, the ability to follow directions, and good interaction with co-workers are important. Employees must understand and follow posted work rules and procedures. Flexibility to work in other assigned positions and areas of the production department as needed is also necessary. Please be aware that our workplace environment may contain or encounter common allergens, such as Milk, Peanuts, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Tree Nuts, Wheat, Soybeans, Sesame, Mustard and Sulfites.

WORK HOUR & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 
Ability to work overtime, weekends, rotating shifts preferred/required.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
A high school diploma, GED, or demonstrated ability to perform the required tasks is necessary.

EEO STATEMENT: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) English
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Spanish  
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) English
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Spanish  
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)