Depalletizer Operator - Night Shift

Simmons Foods; Dubuque (IA); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Simmons Foods is seeking a Caser Operator in Dubuque, IA to manage the complete operation of casing machinery and related equipment. You will load trays, perform unjamming, adjust equipment, and conduct online quality checks with proper data recording.

You will follow SOPs, participate in team meetings, and assist maintenance as needed, while aiming to optimize line performance. Requires a high school diploma and English proficiency.

Qualifikationen

• Responsible for the complete operation of casing machinery and related equipment.
• Operates casing machinery and related equipment including loading trays, unjamming, adjusting tray holder, troubleshooting small problems and cleaning/sanitizing as directed.
• Ensures finished products meet quality specifications by online quality checks and sampling, and recording data.
• Follows procedures for holding materials and reworking as needed; adheres to safety and SOPs.
• Performs changeovers and communicates with palletizer; supports maintenance when needed.
• Actively works to optimize machine and line performance.

Aufgaben

• Operates casing machinery and related equipment, loading trays and unjamming as required.
• Conducts online quality checks and sampling to ensure product quality.
• Records downtime and data; makes adjustments based on quality inspection results.
• Performs changeovers and coordinates with palletizer; assists maintenance when needed.
• Participates in team activities and adheres to BEST practices and safety standards.
• Regularly stands and walks; uses PPE as required.

Kenntnisse

English literacy

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

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• Posted on November 4, 2026

Locations

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Dubuque, IA 52002, USA

• Production
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: DEPAL049771

Description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION Responsible for the complete operation of casing machinery and related equipment.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Operates casing machinery and related equipment including but not limited to loading trays, unjamming, determining size and type of trays needed, adjusting tray holder for slight variations in trays, troubleshooting small problems and cleaning/sanitizing as directed. Ensures finished products meet quality specifications by accurately conducting online quality checks and sampling, following procedures for putting materials on hold and reworking product back into processing that has been sorted from hold area. Records all data as required, including completion of downtime sheets, and makes necessary process adjustments based on data gathered during the quality inspection process. Adheres to Simmons' corporate manufacturing practices, standard operating procedures, critical control points, and safety practices. Performs changeovers and communicates with the palletizer. Identifies potential problems and notifies management and assists mechanics in preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs, as needed/required. Actively works to optimize machine and overall line performance.

Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies; coordinates work to ensure B.E.S.T 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 Caser 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 describes all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

Physical Activities: Regularly required to stand and walk.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Steel-toed shoes, Ear Plugs, Hair Net

Travel: N/A.

Industry Experience: Background in manufacturing.

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent. Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Preferred Education: N/A

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