Britestack Operator EM: Line 2 Sun-Tues 600am-600pm, Wed 6am-12pm

Simmons Foods

6d • Onsite

About The Position

To safely produce cases of product labeled and wrapped with appropriate code as per the production schedule. This role involves operating a Britestacker machine, ensuring proper setup, monitoring production flow, recording data, and maintaining quality standards. The operator will also participate as a member of a team, adhering to Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives, and performing other duties as necessary to support business objectives.

Requirements

• Must be able to read, write and understand English.
• Able to operate a forklift.
• Machine Operation preferred.
• Experienced within a manufacturing/process environment with knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Physically move empty pallets weighing up to 50 lbs in and out of the equipment.
• Regularly required to sit, stand and walk.

Nice To Haves

• Machine Operation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce pallets of product without labels, properly stacked for placement in designated Britestack storage areas during packaging downtime.
• Read and accurately interpret scheduled and other production documents.
• Verify that Britestacker is set up for can size and pattern.
• Verify schedule with Kister and Krones operators and supervisor.
• Record down time and other production-related data.
• Prevent the hydroflex discharge from creating chain stoppages.
• Fill out HOLD tags as required.
• Communicate with the Krones operator during code changes.
• Empty Britestacker of cans on change over.
• Notify tow motor drivers of change over.
• Feed product in for labeling as production flow allows.
• Ensure pallets are of acceptable quality (no broken boards, voids, protruding nails or nailheads).
• Notify supervisor and/or maintenance if cans are being dented in any way while britestacking.
• Notify the packaging and maintenance supervisor of any mechanical problems or potential problems.
• Conduct general cleaning of the area, housekeeping and end of week sanitation.
• Coordinate running one britestacker loading pallets while unloading with the other.
• Operate a forklift.
• Participate as a member of the Team, fostering strong cohesiveness and reinforcing actions needed to achieve synergy.
• Maintain familiarity with Simmons' established operating systems and understand the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED