Case Stacker

Position Summary:

The Case Stacker position has a variety of different assignments that are based on the training level of the employee and business needs in support of achieving the goals of the Portland, ME Plant. This job description is meant to serve as an outline of the duties and responsibilities but is not all inclusive of the Case Stacker responsibilities. The primary responsibility of this position is to safely and efficiently package quality products in a manner that is consistent with HP Hood LLC standards:

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 2:00AM - 12:30PM | Days off: Sunday, Wednesday, Saturday 

Essential Functions:

• Work in a cooperative manner with managers, supervisors and peers.
• All trucks/trailers need to be unloaded / loaded in a timely manner to meet business needs. 
• Prevent production line from running low or out of cases causing production to slow down or stop.             
• Keep up with unloading trailers that need to be moved over to be loaded for the warehouse.
• Unload trucks/trailers using a variety of equipment like a single hook, double hook or pallet jack.
• Unload multiple trucks/trailers with empty cases that flat loaded, stacked on two stack dollies, three stack dollies, pallets and or a combination or all with repetition.
• Manually remove cases from conveyor system, then staging / stacking in an efficient manner to utilize space as needed to complete daily unloading tasks.
• Physical labor involved in this activity varies, but can involve pulling / pushing empty cases between 5 -7 high. Also moving products up to 7 high cases (up to 200 lbs.) and metal racks (800 lbs.).

Continuously check for and remove damaged cases.

• Dumping waste product by manually dumping into disposal system using repetitive motion.
• Ensuring all documentation is complete under the requirements of Safe Quality Foods (SQF), the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), Regulatory Agencies and HP Hood standards.
• Following the Master Sanitation schedule making sure items are completed on time and signed off when complete.
• Keeping area neat, organized and inspection ready at all times.

  General:

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Execute assigned duties with minimal supervision.
• Available for required overtime to support business needs and/or critical situations.
• Perform assigned duties satisfactorily and in a timely manner.
• Perform assigned duties following "Good Manufacturing Practices.”
• Actively participate in special teams representing the warehouse department.
• Maintain a clean & safe work environment.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Physical Requirements

• GED or High School Diploma.
• Reading & writing proficiency (English language) and ability to identify colors.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Multi-tasked Individual.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.

• Ability to move at a quick pace.
• Standing: Long periods (up to 8 hours).
• Sitting: only when assigned to operate vehicles, fork-lifts or similar equipment.
• Walking: Frequently.
• Bending, Twisting & Stretching: Frequently.
• Lifting: Heavy (50+ lbs.): frequently.
• Carrying: Heavy (40-60 lbs.): frequently.
• Pushing/Pulling: up to approximately 250lbs drag weight without assistance: frequently and wheeled weight up to approximately 1000 lbs.: occasionally.
• Environment: Refrigerated and non-refrigerator areas with temperature variations from 34 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit.