Job Summary

The Stackoff Associate assists in moving finished product using a pallet jack or forklift from the processing line to shipping area, cleans and sanitizes docks and operates equipment to get product ready to ship.

Job Responsibilities

• Remove cases of processed poultry from conveyor system that weigh up to 50 lbs and stack and/ or transport product to trucks, to pallets by code in staging area or to blast area for chilling using a pallet jack or forklift  
• Segregate product codes and orders, combining orders to create full pallets for shipping
• Operate automatic pallet wrappers to stabilize product for transport
• Operate radio frequency (RF) scanner to palletize product for pallets
• Clean and sanitize shipping dock and loading area daily
• Wear mandatory personal protective equipment (PPE) in areas where required
• Perform other related duties as directed

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to use forklift and pallet jack safely
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment using excellent organizational skills and precise attention to detail.
• Must possess a strong customer-centric attitude, high energy level and a strong sense of urgency
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with other employees and vendors.  
• Ability to work non-standard shifts (extended, weekend, and/or holidays) as needed tp meet business requirements
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and maintain a productive and committed work effort, meeting deadlines and managing workload.

Education

The position prefers a High School Diploma/ Equivalent but not required

Experience

The position prefers forklift, pallet jack or warehousing experience.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Processing plant

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in a processing environment.  Duties include operation of forklift/ pallet jack and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to work in a noisy, cold, wet and humid environment where sitting, bending, stooping, reaching, grasping, twisting and kneeling are required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Wayne-Sanderson does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.