Packaging Inspector - Nights

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

Job summary

Simmons Animal Nutrition, Inc. in Emporia, KS is seeking a Packaging Inspector for night shifts to ensure products are packaged correctly and labeled per schedule. The role focuses on quality checks, adherence to GMPs, and teamwork in a manufacturing environment.

The candidate must be able to read, write and understand English; prior experience in manufacturing is preferred, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Experience in manufacturing/processing environments preferred.
• Good Manufacturing Practices knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure 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.

Skills

Machine operation

GMP knowledge

Job description

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Packaging Inspector - Nights

• Posted on October 17, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

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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