Filler Seamer Operator EM: (Can Line 1) Wed 11pm-5am Thurs-Sat 5pm-5am

Simmons Foods•Emporia, KS

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for filling and sealing cans or pouches to meet product specifications. The role involves operating machinery, performing changeovers, verifying materials, monitoring production, and ensuring quality control. The operator will also be responsible for maintaining a clean work area, performing sanitation tasks, and participating as a supportive member of the team. Familiarity with Simmons' operating systems and a commitment to continuous improvement are expected. This role requires basic math, reading, writing, and computer skills, along with good communication abilities in English. The position is located in Emporia, KS.

Requirements

Experienced within a manufacturing/process environment with knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.
Background in manufacturing.
Basic math skills
Reading skills
Writing skills
Computer knowledge
Good communication skills in English.
Must be able to read, write, and speak in English.
Enjoys working with others and sees that teamwork produces a more productive environment.
A highly responsive ability to react to daily production priorities in a calm and focused manner.
Must have the ability to make good decisions and communicate effectively with others and leadership team.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Runs machine and makes changeovers per scheduling
Verify the pouches or lids staged conform to the batch sheet and feed lids or pouches to the seamer.
Monitor and record pouch or can information.
Run QC inspector samples for seam tear down monitor and record.
Verify proper product amounts. Makes adjustments to can or pouch weights per quality control instruction.
Keep the area clean in down time and changeover events.
Perform weekly sanitation.
Participates as a member of the team. Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best 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 works with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.
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 - 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.