Production Line Stacker

About the role

The Production Stacker is responsible for safely stacking, inspecting, and preparing finished products for movement throughout the production area. This position ensures products are properly stacked, maintains continuous product flow, and transports finished product using a manual or electric pallet jack while adhering to all food safety, quality, and safety standards.

This is an entry-level position on the manufacturing floor. Qualified candidates must be able to perform a variety of jobs, tasks, or duties as required; and must be able to work any shift, overtime, and weekends as required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Stack finished products according to established specifications and stacking patterns.
• Inspect finished products for defects, damaged packaging, incorrect labeling, or other quality concerns.
• Remove non-conforming product from the production line and notify the appropriate personnel.
• Maintain a continuous flow of product to prevent production interruptions.
• Safely operate a manual or electric pallet jack to transport finished product, materials, and empty pallets throughout the production area.
• Stage completed product in designated areas for pickup by warehouse personnel.
• Supply empty pallets and other materials to production lines as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Follow all food safety, quality, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
• Report equipment malfunctions, product defects, or unsafe conditions immediately.
• Assist with line changeovers, sanitation, and general housekeeping activities as assigned.
• Complete required production and quality documentation accurately.
• Assist other production team members as needed to meet production goals.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Related Experience: Previous relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Equipment/Software Skills: Ability to operate production equipment safely and effectively.. Ability to read and follow work instructions, SOPs, and production schedules.

Competencies

• Ability to safely operate a manual or electric pallet jack.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to identify quality concerns and report them promptly.
• Basic math and counting skills.
• Ability to work independently after training.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision-The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Employer's legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR 60-1.35(c)