Machine Operator

Stacker Operator

Job Status: Hourly

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, Weekends
Reports to: Production Coordinator

Positions Supervised: Forklift Operator, Stacker Crew

Job Summary:
The Stacker Operator is responsible for moving material through the stacker (incising where applicable), sticking and de-sticking while maintaining environmental and safety compliance at all times.

Essential Functions/Duties:

• Work with a safety mindset at all times.
• Ensure all environmental and safety procedures are followed and report all unsafe or non-compliant.
• Move material across stackers in a safe and productive manner without sacrificing quality.
• Mentor, train and guide the employees on the stacker crew.
• Ensure stamps are correct for the material and are legible on the wood.
• Monitor the stacker crew to ensure jobs are performed correctly and efficiently; raise issues or concerns to the Production Coordinator.
• Keep the stacker area clean throughout the day.
• Know emergency response procedures and be able to help in emergency situations.
• Attend all training sessions and safety meetings.
• Computer duties as necessary.
• Other duties as directed.

Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Ability to learn safe operation of equipment.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to learn about treatments, lumber and plywood sizes, grades, and species.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ability to demonstrate behaviors conforming to Hoover’s set of values and accepted standards.
• Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Computer Skills: This position does not require the use of a computer.

Work Environment:
Indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. It could be hot, cold, humid, and/or rainy.

Training Requirements:
Immediately upon hire or assignment to the Stacker Operator position, training will take place in Safety and Environmental programs. Annual training over all programs.

Company Description:
Hoover Treated Wood Products, Inc. (HTWP), is the largest producer of fire-retardant treated wood in the world. In business since 1955, HTWP has 10 plants located from coast to coast. HTWP offers a comprehensive compensation package that includes competitive wages, a pension retirement plan, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, paid holidays and vacation. HTWP requires background checks and drug testing.

The company reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements will be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Hoover Treated Wood Products provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.