Stacker/Inspector - Hood Packaging Corporation

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

1.       Good basic math, reading, writing and verbal communication skills.  

2.       Be able to stand/walk 90% of the time, up to four hours at a time.

3.       Be able to lift/carry 5-15 lbs. 90% of the time and up to 35 lbs. occasionally.

4.       Be able to handle repetitive tasks 80% of the time.  

5.       Grasp and handle stacks of bags.

6.       Good vision and hand/eye coordination.

7.       Read and write basic English.

8.       Teamwork skills: work closely within the department and with other departments.

9.       Cooperation and flexibility: be willing to work in other areas of the plant when the need arises.

IMPACT ON OPERATION

Accurate inspection and packing of the product assure that the customer receives the product in good condition and  

supports our quality philosophy. The customer's first impression of our product and of the company is of the incoming pallet.

Neat, square pallets that are free of quality defects will result in a positive response to the Sibley plant.

Hood Packaging Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers applications for all positions without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap or any other legally protected status.

MAJOR TASKS

1.    Inspect bags for print quality, proper lamination, proper end closure, skip stitches, glue application, etc.     

2.    Reclaim defective bags as needed       

3.    Communicate with operators as defects are found, to prevent continued flaws.       

4.       Stack bags according to the proper stack pattern.

5.       Maintain accurate product counts.

6.       Maintain baling line supplies such as boxes, pallets labels, etc.  

7.       Keep the work area clean; sweep, pick up, etc.

8.       Label pallets and record pallet counts for production documentation.  

9.       Complete work cards to accurately describe work that was performed.

BASIC OPERATION PROCEDURE 

1.    Accumulate bags on inspection table.  Lift and shuffle bags to get a neat pile.     

2.    Fan bags by keeping one end of the handful stationary, while watching the other end for defects.       

3.    Pull out defective bags and replace with good bags to keep pallet counts correct.       

4.     In some instances, entire stack of bags is inspected, with 1/2 split in half and turned 180 degrees before stacking.