Stacker Operator

Smurfit Westrock•Pleasant Prairie, WI

About The Position

The Stacker is responsible for unitizing and labeling finished cases for shipment to customers. The role ensures products meet stacking, labeling, quality, and customer requirements while supporting safe and efficient production in a corrugated manufacturing environment. The position also involves completing production records and system transactions, maintaining housekeeping standards, and helping ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, GMP, and audit requirements. The role requires manufacturing experience and a forklift license. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, as is prior work experience in a corrugated manufacturing plant. The employee will periodically be exposed to dusty and noisy conditions and must work collaboratively with other personnel to meet production goals.

Requirements

Must have experience in a manufacturing setting.
Must have a forklift license.
Must undergo a criminal background check and drug screen for hire; drug screening takes place after a conditional offer and before employment begins.
Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to perform the key responsibilities, through experience and training.
In-depth knowledge of company and customer quality and quantity expectations.
Knowledge of customer palletization specifications and labeling requirements.
Knowledge of safety and health requirements and applicable programs.
Ability to manage time effectively.
Ability to organize information.
Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals.
Ability to work with other personnel to meet production goals.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Prior work experience in a corrugated manufacturing plant.

Responsibilities

Ensure products are properly tagged and stacked to specifications.
Inspect product cases to confirm they are properly sealed, undamaged, and compliant with quality specifications.
Read, interpret, and understand product load tags.
Complete paperwork and system transactions accurately and on time.
Follow machine-specific lockout/tagout procedures when needed.
Handle products safely and carefully to minimize damage.
Meet and exceed established productivity goals.
Complete daily production records accurately and thoroughly and enter information into the computer system.
Maintain full compliance with GMPs.
Maintain housekeeping standards in accordance with the Golden Broom Program.
Follow safety procedures and promote safety and safety programs throughout the facility.
Perform required customer and departmental quality checks.
Participate in and help ensure department compliance with YUM!/AIB audit regulations.