Line Unloader EM: (Can Line 1): Sun-Tue 5:00pm-5:00am, Wed 5:00pm-11:00pm

Simmons Foods•Emporia, KS

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for continuing the flow of finished product from the retorts and/or hydro to the packing area. The role involves verifying machine setup, reviewing production schedules, and bringing full retort baskets for unloading. The Line Unloader will inspect finished products for visual defects, odor, color, and adherence to the can, pulling samples for the lab and supervisors. They will identify hold tags and change-overs, and remove defected products (dented, leaking, or with illegible codes) from the system. Communication with Retort Operators, Tray Packers, and supervisors is essential, as is ensuring baskets cycle to the loader and verifying the condition of suction cups. The role also includes performing weekly sanitation and completing all required paperwork. Team participation, adherence to Simmons Operating systems principles, and performing other duties as necessary are also key aspects of this position.

Requirements

Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
Experienced within a manufacturing/process environment with knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.
Background in manufacturing.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Verifies that the machine is set up properly.
Reviews production schedule.
Brings a full retort basket into the Unloader for unloading.
View finished product, checking for image, odor, color, chunks. Check to see if it looks good and if it is sticking to the can.
Pull sample product for the lab and supervisors.
Identify any hold tags and any change-overs.
Watch for product defects such as dented or leaking products; pull defected products out of the system at the unloader.
Looks for products with no codes or illegible codes.
Communicates with the Retort Operator, Tray Packers and supervisors.
Ensures baskets cycle to the loader.
Verify that all suction cups are in good operating condition.
Perform weekly sanitation.
Complete all required paperwork.
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.
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 working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforces 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.