Stacker

OPAL FOODS COOPERATIVE•Hampton, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Opal Foods is accepting applications for a Stacker (also referred to in the posting as Stackoff) at its Hampton Processing Plant in Hampton, Iowa. The position stacks cases of egg production onto pallets while complying with company policies and governmental regulations. The employee also assists the production lead with other projects and duties as needed. Once cartons of eggs are boxed and crated, the employee stacks the boxes and crates onto pallets, monitors and fixes the tape machine, assists other positions, and cleans up as needed. The role also involves transporting eggs from Processing to the Cooler and unloading carton trucks as needed. Employees must be able to lift 25–45 pounds to a height of up to five feet to place items on stacked pallets. The role requires following Opal Foods policies and procedures, including safety, biosecurity, FDA, SQF, and GMP requirements. The posting states that employees must be dependable, communicate and maintain good relationships with coworkers, and be available for flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. Work is in person at the Hampton Processing Plant.

Requirements

Able to lift 25–45 pounds to a height of up to five feet to place items on a stacked pallet.
Able to perform walking, standing, turning, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, manual dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
Attention to detail to ensure correct pallet placement, accurate labels, and properly sealed boxes.
Able to establish and maintain good relationships and communicate with coworkers.
Dependable and able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
Willing and able to comply with Opal Foods biosecurity policies, including restrictions on contact with bird species other than the company’s laying hens.

Responsibilities

Stack boxes and crates of egg production onto pallets after cartons are boxed and crated.
Monitor and fix the tape machine.
Help other positions and clean up as needed.
Ensure boxes and crates are placed on the correct pallets, labels are correct, and boxes are properly sealed.
Transport eggs from Processing to the Cooler.
Unload carton trucks as needed.
Assist the production lead with other projects and duties as needed.
Follow company policies and procedures and applicable governmental regulations, including safety, biosecurity, FDA, SQF, and GMP requirements.