Stacker Operator (Entry- Level)

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Description

Department:            Production

Job Title:                   Stacker Operator (Entry-Level)

Job Location:           4600 Paseo Del Norte NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113

Work Schedule:      12-hour shifts; 4 days; Rotate every 16 days between day and night shifts. 

Day shift:                   7:00 am – 7:00 pm. 

Night shift:                7:00 pm – 7:00 am     

Overtime as required.

Compensation:        $21.83/ hour

 Full or Part Time:   Full-time only

American Gypsum Company LLC has been manufacturing, selling, and distributing gypsum wallboard products for over half a century, servicing the drywall industry with quality products that are sold throughout the United States.

At American Gypsum, we believe that diversity drives innovation and strengthens our company. We are committed to fostering a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply. 

JOB SUMMARY:

• The primary responsibility of the Stacker Operator is to operate the Stacker and Bundler area in a safe and efficient manner.
• The Stacker Operator is responsible for:
• Place slueters on all units.
• Manage bundling tape supply.
• Visual quality inspections.
• Safety and quality should always be part of the daily operation:
• to ensure a safe workplace.
• and to produce the highest quality product possible.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Education requirement: High School Diploma or GED
• Must be able to read cut lists and accurately complete special tags.
• Must be able to use a touch screen computer and input information.
• Must be able to lift/ move up to 25 lbs. frequently and up to 51 lbs. occasionally. 
• Must be able to perform basic math and metrics. 
• Forklift experience is a plus. 

PRIMARY DUTIES:

SAFETY

• This operations position is a safety-sensitive position due to routine close proximity to moving and automatic equipment as well as mobile equipment.
• Operate in a safe manner, following all plant and departmental safety rules and procedures.
• Participate in daily/monthly crew safety meetings.
• Know how and where to properly lock out all job-related equipment.
• Understand safe operation for forklifts.
• Understand mobile equipment safety inspection.
• Wear appropriate PPE for the job conditions.
• Maintain housekeeping in the designated area.
• Comprehend and implement JSA’s for the area.

QUALITY

• Adhere to all quality-related procedures. This includes completing any necessary tags or forms accurately and completely.
• Inspect end tapes and overall appearance of the board in the stackers.
• Place the required amount of slueters in a uniform manner on all units.
• Know all types of board produced and the corresponding end tapes.
• Understand banding/wrapping process and when it is required.
• Communicate with Stacker Driver as needed to prevent placing defective units in stock.
• Notify Dry End Operator of any possible quality problems.

OPERATIONS

• Follow all Stacker / Bundler area operating procedures.
• Re-tape board with the correct type and length as needed by hand.
• Perform a complete visual inspection of all units at the stackers.
• Report or repair any quality problems.
• Understand stacker setup for a length or product change.
• Know when special tags are to be used and place on the board in correct location.

• Understand operating procedures for the Bundler system.     
• Replace end tape and zip tape when needed.
• Identify the proper end tape according to the product and length being produced.
• Understand the procedure to use partial rolls of end tape first and return partial rolls to the proper location.
• Report any quality problems to your Foreman/Dry End Operator.

• Properly store items such as brooms, shovels, and trash cans.
• Know how to safely start and test all equipment in the area.
• Understand cut list to properly plan activities during the shift.

• Place sleuters frequently and occasionally sorting board.
• Maintain high attention level requirements:  watching for problems, listening for alarms, aware of lift trucks in high traffic area.
• React to changing product requirements.
• Relieve other operators as directed by supervisor.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Must be flexible with job duties; may be required to fill in on other jobs when the business or organization is short-handed.
• Other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS:

• Manufacturing site. 
• Typically, well-lighted.
• The plant is not heated or air-conditioned.
• Moderate noise levels require hearing protection.
• Air quality is good.

Salary : $22