1st Shift Screen Print Stacker at Nine Line Apparel

Stacker – Screen Print

Overview

The stacker position is the entry-level position for the Screen Print Production Department.  The person hired for this position will be responsible for stacking shirts neatly at the end of the dryer while keeping up with the pace of the machine, doing quality control checks the entire time, alerting operators and/or supervisors of any quality issues and assisting their assigned team performing cleaning, set-up and teardown duties needed throughout the day. 

Essential Functions

• Be able to work the scheduled hours and willing to work overtime if needed.
• Be present at assigned work station once clocked in.
• Do not leave the work station without first letting a supervisor know.
• Follow the policies and procedures of the department and company.
• Stack the shirts at the end of the dryer as they come out.
  • Must not let shirts fall on the ground or in the bin.
  • Must keep pace with the machine.
  • Must stack shirts neatly and keep track of quantity and sizes on the provided paperwork.
  • Must be able to stand in one place for several hours at a time.
  • Must look for and find defects or flaws in the print and on the garment while stacking.
  • Must be able to repair shirts that can be repaired using the tools and procedures given.
  • Must alert operators and supervisors of any issues discovered while stacking.
  • Must not cause damage to shirts in any way.
  • This position requires the person to twist, turn and lift up to 40 lbs.
  • Must learn the terminology used by department in order to communicate with operators and team members.
  • This position requires employee to handle garments that are hot.   Gloves can be provided if needed.
  • This is a repetitive motion position.
• Clean work area daily.
  • Remove test prints from the bins and stock into the front bins for operators to use as test prints.
  • Sweep and pick up trash that accumulates throughout the day and at the end of the day.
  • Wipe down surfaces around work area.
  • Clean lint and debris out of bins at the back of the dryer.
• Assist operators with set-ups and teardowns between orders.
• Stage correct shirts for each order being set-up to be printed. 
• Stage completed shirts at the correct machine to complete the order or designated area.  
• Clean around machinery when instructed.  This requires employee to wipe ink and adhesive off of the printing presses, work stations, ink buckets and other tools used during the shift.
• Be willing to cross-train in other positions or departments as needed.

Competencies

• Team oriented.
• Communication.
• Attention to detail.
• Conscientious.
• Counting and recording data.
• Attendance during the scheduled work hours.
• Effort.

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position is not a supervisory position unless employee is considered a systems expert and is assigned the role of trainer for that position.  At which time, they will be given developmental responsibilities for trainees.  This would include showing new employee how to physically perform the task, review essential functions, observe employee attempting the physical function, pointing out discrepancies with the performance of the functions, alerting trainee when issues are overlooked and informing their immediate supervisor of the progress.

Work Environment

• This job operates in a warehouse manufacturing environment around heavy stationary equipment with moving parts and some material handling equipment.  The environment can be warm at times with limited air conditioning and/or air flow.  This environment can be dusty due to airborne lint from the garments and adhesives used to manufacture the garments.  Some chemicals are used for cleaning that require gloves and safety goggles.  There are odors generated from the products we use and produce that may be unpleasant on a daily basis.  You will get ink, lint and adhesive on your skin and clothing. 

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is primarily required to stand; walk to designated areas to assist operators when instructed; use hands to stack shirts; use eyes to detect flaws with the print or garment being printed; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move garments or supplies, up to 40 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time position unless part-time hours are arranged prior to hiring.  Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 2:00pm – 10:30 pm for 2nd shift.  This position regularly requires overtime hours, weekend work and some holidays depending on the workload.

Travel

• There is no travel expected unless employee agrees to additional company-provided training off-site.  This is not a standard practice. 

Required Education and Experience

• No experience or level of education is required for this position as long as the employee can perform the essential functions and competencies.
• Experience or additional education in any related areas are opportunities for advancement.  

Chain of Command

• This position reports to their assigned Line Supervisor.   Their Line Supervisor reports to the Shift Supervisor.  Shift Supervisor reports to Department Manager.  Department Manager reports to the Chief Production Officer.