Depalletizer Operator - Night Shift

Work at Simmons•Dubuque, IA

About The Position

Responsible for the complete operation of casing machinery and related equipment. The role involves operating and adjusting equipment, conducting quality checks, recording process data, performing changeovers, and helping optimize machine and line performance. The operator follows company manufacturing practices, standard operating procedures, critical control points, and safety practices while working as a member of the team.

Requirements

Background in manufacturing.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
Regularly able to stand and walk.
Wear steel-toed shoes, ear plugs, and a hair net.

Responsibilities

Operate casing machinery and related equipment, including loading trays, clearing jams, identifying required tray sizes and types, adjusting tray holders, troubleshooting minor problems, and cleaning and sanitizing equipment as directed.
Conduct online quality checks and sampling to ensure finished products meet specifications.
Follow procedures for placing materials on hold and returning sorted product from the hold area to processing for rework.
Record required data, including downtime sheets, and make process adjustments based on quality inspection data.
Follow corporate manufacturing practices, standard operating procedures, critical control points, and safety practices.
Perform changeovers and communicate with the palletizer.
Identify potential problems, notify management, and assist mechanics with preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs as needed.
Work to optimize machine and overall line performance.
Participate in team development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies; coordinate work with team members to ensure B.E.S.T. practices.
Attend appropriate team meetings and support team cohesiveness by identifying and raising issues and working with the team to resolve them.
Maintain familiarity with Simmons' operating systems, including quality, security, office environment, and company policies; consider how individual actions affect these systems and communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.