Packaging Inspector - Day Shift

Work at Simmons•Dubuque, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Packaging Inspector is responsible for ensuring the quality of cans and their packaging. This role involves inspecting cans for various defects, ensuring correct labeling and coding, and communicating with other team members and departments to maintain production flow and quality standards. The position also requires participation in team activities, adherence to operating systems, and performing sanitation duties. This role is part of a team that supports Simmons' operating systems and business objectives.

Requirements

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
Machine Operation preferred
Experienced within a manufacturing/process environment with knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices
Manufacturing or warehouse industry experience
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Must be able to read, write and understand English

Nice To Haves

Preferred Education:

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
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