Filler Seamer Operator EM: HY 4 (Wed- Sat Days) Wed 12pm-6pm, Thur-Sat 6am-6pm

Simmons Foods • Emporia, KS

108d

About The Position

The Filler/Seamer Pouch position involves filling and sealing cans or pouches to meet product specifications. The role requires running the machine and making changeovers according to the schedule. Responsibilities include verifying that the pouches or lids staged conform to the batch sheet, feeding lids or pouches to the seamer, and monitoring and recording pouch or can information. The position also entails running QC inspector samples for seam tear down, verifying proper product amounts, and making adjustments to can or pouch weights per quality control instructions. Maintaining cleanliness in the work area during downtime and changeover events, performing weekly sanitation, and participating as a member of the team are also key aspects of the role. The employee is expected to engage in ongoing development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies, ensuring best practices are coordinated with all team members. Attendance at appropriate team meetings is required, and the employee should foster strong cohesiveness regarding major issues such as direction, annual plans, budget, and policy changes. The position also involves understanding and maintaining familiarity with Simmons' established operating systems, including quality, security, and company policies, and communicating concerns and improvement ideas. The job description is intended to guide the activities of the Filler/Seamer Pouch and is not exhaustive of all duties that may be required.

Requirements

• Experienced within a manufacturing/process environment.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Basic math skills, reading, writing, and computer knowledge.
• Good communication skills in English.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual preferred.
• Military experience is valued.

Responsibilities

• Fills and seals can or pouch to meet product specifications.
• Runs machine and makes changeovers per scheduling.
• Verifies that the pouches or lids staged conform to the batch sheet.
• Feeds lids or pouches to the seamer.
• Monitors and records pouch or can information.
• Runs QC inspector samples for seam tear down and monitors and records results.
• Verifies proper product amounts.
• Makes adjustments to can or pouch weights per quality control instruction.
• Keeps the area clean during downtime and changeover events.
• Performs weekly sanitation.
• Participates as a member of the team.
• Attends appropriate team meetings.
• Identifies areas lacking cohesiveness and brings them to the attention of the team leader.
• Communicates concerns and improvement ideas regarding operating systems.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: No Education Listed