Packaging Inspector - Day Shift

Simmons Foods•Dubuque, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for inspecting cans to ensure quality standards are met. The Packaging Inspector plays a crucial role in identifying and rectifying defects, managing downtime, and ensuring accurate product information. The role also involves active participation in team initiatives and adherence to company operating systems and policies.

Requirements

Must be able to read, write and understand English
Machine Operation preferred
Experienced within a manufacturing/process environment with knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices
Manufacturing or warehouse industry experience
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
Must be able to walk up and down stairs
Steel toed shoes
Ear Plugs
Hair Net
Safety glasses

Responsibilities

Ensuring leads are aware of any changes for Trays Can size, Can codes, Schedule order
Inspect cans for; label alignment, can codes, UPC, dents, droops and all other can defects
Strip improper labels with hands and cutting utensil
Notify supervisor and maintenance of any mechanical problems or potential problems
Notify Tray Packer operator of label or code changes
Monitor and ensure proper label adhesion
Assist with can changeovers
Manage down time for cleanup
Verify that the can code matches the schedule and labels
Communicate changeovers with Unloader/Brite Stacker operators
Communicate with Palletizer operator to ensure proper pallet count
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 B.E.S.T 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 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.
Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: 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: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the Packaging Inspector and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.