Palletizer Operator EM Flex- Cup Packaging Sun-Thurs 10p-6a

Simmons Foods; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods in Emporia, KS is seeking a Palletizer Operator to ensure pallets are properly formed and ready for storage. You will operate the palletizing line, troubleshoot malfunctions, and verify bag sizes, codes, and changeovers to maintain line efficiency.

Responsibilities include coordinating with forklift drivers and material handling, selecting patterns to minimize waste, and supporting the LP's process while upholding Simmons' quality standards.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and understand English.
• Experience running large machines in a fast-paced production environment.
• Background in manufacturing and LEAN practices.
• Willingness to work in hot/cold environments and lift up to 55 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate palletizing machine and keep it running; troubleshoot malfunctions to maintain line efficiency.
• Verify pallet pattern, bag size, codes, and changeovers; select appropriate palletizing patterns.
• Coordinate with forklift driver and material handling to prevent line material shortages.
• Assist manifesting process and ensure accuracy of LP applied to pallets.
• Contribute to team objectives, uphold BEST practices, attend meetings, and support Simmons policies.
• Maintain awareness of Simmons operating systems and safety procedures.

Job description

Produce pallets of product properly stacked product, stretch wrapped, and ready to stored in the warehouse.

Essential Position Responsibilities

Ensures the palletizing machine are running at all times. Troubleshoot all palletizer machine malfunctions / abnormalities in a timely manner to maintain over-all line efficiency. This will include troubleshooting the machine, shuttle cars, wrappers and photo eyes. Inform maintenance of any repairs that are needed on any of the equipment. Select appropriate palletizing pattern. Verify code date at each changeover. Notify forklift driver of change over. Ensure pallets are of acceptable quality. Comply with QA standard guidelines. Ensure that all finished pallets are of acceptable quality. Check pallet pattern for each product. Verify that palletizer is set up for the correct bag size and pattern.

Optimize stack patterns to uphold the BEST quality for the customer by minimizing over-hang, eliminating product gaps and presenting a tightly stacked symmetrical pallet.

Coordinate material handling. Keep open communication with forklift driver to ensure that the lines do not run out of materials. Communicate with the Parsons/Thiele operators to plan ahead for upcoming changeovers. Change materials out as needed when changing products. Ensure that the correct materials are being utilized per product. I.E. Correct pallets, slip sheets and film.

Assist the manifestor in the LP's process. Cover the manifest station while this employee is on break. Verify ACCURACY of LP's applied to pallets. Ensure G-Code and quantity are CORRECT.

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, LEAN); 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 Palletizer 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: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and lift up to 55lbs. Lifting of up to 55lbs will likely take place 15% of the time. The employee will also be subject to hot and cold climates.

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

Travel: None

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

Technical Experience: Experience running large machines, fast paced production experience preferred

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

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