Packaging Inspector - Nights

Simmons Pet Food Inc; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Pet Food Inc in Emporia, KS is seeking a Packaging Inspector for the night shift to safely produce cases of product labeled and wrapped per the production schedule.

Responsibilities include verifying labels, codes, UPCs, and can integrity; communicating changes to the team; maintaining sanitation and safety. This role requires basic English skills and prior experience in manufacturing or warehouse settings.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Machine Operation experience preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing or warehouse environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure trays/can sizes, codes, and schedule changes are communicated.
• Inspect cans for label alignment, codes, UPCs, dents and defects.
• Strip improper labels with hands and cutting tools.
• Notify supervisor or maintenance of mechanical problems.
• Inform Tray Packer of label or code changes.
• Monitor label adhesion and ensure proper application.
• Assist with can changeovers and downtime cleanup.
• Verify can code matches schedule and labels.
• Coordinate changeovers with Unloader/Brite Stacker.
• Coordinate with Palletizer for correct pallet counts.
• Perform weekly sanitation.

Education

English language proficiency

Job description

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Packaging Inspector - Nights

• Posted on October 17, 2026

Locations

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Emporia, KS 66801, USA

• Quality Assurance
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: PACKA049537

Description

Shift: Thursday 12:30am-6:30am, Thursday-Saturday 6:30pm-6:30am

To safely produce cases of product labeled and wrapped with appropriate code as per the production schedule.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensuring leads are aware of any changes for Trays Can size, Can codes, Schedule order
• Inspect cans for; label alignment, can codes, UPC, dents, droops and all other can defects
• Strip improper labels with hands and cutting utensil
• Notify supervisor and maintenance of any mechanical problems or potential problems
• Notify Tray Packer operator of label or code changes
• Monitor and ensure proper label adhesion
• Assist with can changeovers.
• Manage down time for cleanup.
• Verify that the can code matches the schedule and labels.
• Communicate changeovers with Unloader/Brite Stacker operators.
• Communicate with the Palletizer operator to ensure proper pallet count.
• Perform weekly 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 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 Packaging Inspector 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 : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to walk up and down stairs.

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

Travel: N/A

Technical Experience: Machine Operation preferred. Experienced within a manufacturing/process environment with knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.

Industry Experience : Manufacturing or warehouse.

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

Preferred Education: N/A

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

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