Line Unloader — Quality Checks & Packing Flow

Simmons Pet Food, Inc.; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Pet Food, Inc. in Emporia, Kansas is seeking a Line Unloader to maintain production flow from Retorts and Hydro to the packing area. You will verify machine setup, handle retort baskets, inspect finished product and pull lab samples as needed.

You will communicate with operators and supervisors, perform weekly sanitation, and complete required paperwork, ensuring quality and safety standards are met on a fast-paced manufacturing line on site.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and understand English.
• Experience in a manufacturing/process environment with knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.

Responsibilities

• Verifies that the machine is set up properly and reviews the production schedule.
• Brings a full retort basket into the unloader for unloading and views finished product, checking image, odor, color and documentation.
• Pulls samples for the lab and supervisors and identifies hold tags and changes.
• Watches for product defects (dented/leaking/uncoded) and removes bad items from the line; ensures codes are legible.
• Communicates with Retort Operator, Tray Packers and supervisors; ensures baskets cycle to the loader.
• Verifies suction cups are in good operating condition and performs weekly sanitation.
• Completes all required paperwork and participates in team activities and meetings.

Skills

English proficiency

Team communication

Quality awareness

Job description

Simmons Pet Food, Inc. in Emporia, Kansas is seeking a Line Unloader to maintain production flow from Retorts and Hydro to the packing area. You will verify machine setup, handle retort baskets, inspect finished product and pull lab samples as needed.

You will communicate with operators and supervisors, perform weekly sanitation, and complete required paperwork, ensuring quality and safety standards are met on a fast-paced manufacturing line on site.