Caser Operator EM Flex Pouch Sun.-Thurs. 10:30pm -6:30am

Simmons Foods•Emporia, KS

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the complete operation of casing machinery and related equipment. This role ensures finished products meet quality specifications through accurate online quality checks and sampling. The Caser Operator records all required data, adheres to manufacturing practices and safety procedures, and actively works to optimize machine and overall line performance. Teamwork and adherence to Simmons Operating systems principles are also key aspects of this position.

Requirements

Must be able to read, write and understand English
Background in manufacturing
Regularly required to stand and walk
Steel toed shoes
Ear Plugs
Hair Net

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Operates casing machinery and related equipment including but not limited to loading trays, unjamming, determining size and type of trays needed, adjusting tray holder for slight variations in trays, troubleshooting small problems and cleaning/sanitizing as directed.
Ensures finished products meet quality specifications by accurately conducting online quality checks and sampling, following procedures for putting materials on hold and reworking products back into processing that has been sorted from hold area.
Records all data as required, including completion of downtime sheets, and makes necessary process adjustments based on data gathered during the quality inspection process.
Adheres to Simmons’ corporate manufacturing practices, standard operating procedures, critical control points and safety practices.
Performs changeovers and communicates with the palletizer.
Identifies potential problems and notifies management and assists mechanics in preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs, as needed/required.
Actively works to optimize machine and overall line performance.
Participates as a member of the Team, fostering strong cohesiveness and accepting 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.
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.
Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.