Depalletizer Operator, Can Line 1 - Days

Simmons Foods, Inc.; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods, Inc. in Emporia, KS is seeking a Depalletizer Operator to feed cans onto the conveyor, inspect quality, and track pallet usage. You will work in a manufacturing setting, maintaining safety and cleanliness while supporting team production goals.

Applicants should be able to lift 30 lbs, have basic English skills, and hold a forklift license if required. The role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and adherence to GMP practices within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Operate depalletizer feeding one layer per sweep onto flat top conveyor.
• Visually inspect cans for damage or defects.
• Record pallet usage and any damage per pallet.
• Maintain supplier pallet tags and tidy the line during size changes.
• Clean machine and work area during downtime and assist with end-of-week sanitation.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

English language

Education

Manufacturing background

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Operate Depalletizer feeding one layer per sweep onto flat top conveyor.
• Visually inspecting can remove any damaged or supplier defects.
• Be sure all cans are upright positional.
• Record each pallet of cans used.
• Record any damage per pallet used.
• Keep each supplier pallet tag.
• Clear line during can size changes or at end of production schedules.
• Clean machine and work area during downtime.
• Perform end of week sanitation.

Participates as a member of the team. Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforces actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.

Simmons operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the depalletizer operator and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

Physical Activities: Ability to lift 30 lbs.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hair net, ear plugs.

Travel: No travel.

Technical Experience: Might be required to obtain and maintain a company issued forklift license.

Industry Experience: Background in manufacturing. Experienced within a manufacturing/process environment with knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Competencies: Communication skills & decision quality - Must have the ability to make good decisions and communicate effectively with others and leadership team. Enjoys working with others and sees that teamwork produces a more productive environment. A highly responsive ability to react to daily production priorities in a calm and focused manner.

We value military experience and welcome veterans to join our team.

Emporia, KS