Stacker - Seasonal - 2nd Shift

Stacker - Seasonal - 2nd Shift

The Stacker is responsible for stacking, organizing, and preparing outgoing products and pallets for shipment in accordance with company standards. This position plays a critical role in maintaining the accuracy, quality, and efficiency of the shipping process, supporting the smooth flow of goods from the warehouse to customers. West Marine is a Drug-Free and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Primary Responsibilities

• Safety Compliance: Follow all safety protocols while handling shipments. Report hazards or incidents to management immediately.
• Stacking & Palletizing: Stack boxes or cases onto pallets in a safe, stable, and secure manner. Ensure proper labeling and organization of pallets for outbound shipment.
• Shipping Preparation: Wrap pallets securely using shrink wrap or stretch film machines. Stage completed pallets in the designated loading or shipping area. Ensure items are stacked according to order specifications and trailer load plans.
• Quality & Accuracy: Verify items, counts, and labeling for completeness and accuracy before shipment. Report any discrepancies or damaged items to the supervisor or quality control.
• Equipment Use: Safely operate pallet jacks, conveyor systems, and other warehouse tools as needed. Inspect equipment before use and report any issues immediately.
• Team Collaboration: Communicate effectively with selectors, loaders, and shipping clerks to ensure order accuracy and timeliness. Support warehouse team goals by meeting stacking and productivity standards.
• Quality Control: Inspect goods for damages or discrepancies and report issues to the appropriate department. Process returns for incorrect or unsatisfactory items. Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards in the receiving area.
• Housekeeping: Maintain a clean and organized assigned work area at all times during your scheduled shift.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• Previous experience in a receiving or warehouse environment preferred.
• Familiarity with RF scanners and picking systems is advantageous.

Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with inventory management software.
• Physical fitness and ability to lift, carry, and move heavy objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and overtime as needed.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment and following established safety protocols at all times.

Physical Description

Typical Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Crew Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the Crew Member regularly works near moving equipment.
• Position is routinely exposed to hot and cold temperatures during Summer and Winter months in the Distribution Center.

Essential Physical Tasks:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Crew Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the Crew Member is regularly required to stand, walk, hear, reach with hands and arms, use hands to handle or feel. The Crew Member is occasionally required to climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and bend. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. or team lift items greater than 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Other Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Willing to submit to a criminal background check
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen