Palletizer Operator EM CL1 (Label Stacker): EOW Nights - Wed: 11:00pm-5:00am; Thurs-Sat: 5:00pm-5:00am

Work at Simmons•Emporia, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Palletizer Operator is responsible for producing pallets of product that are properly stacked, stretch-wrapped, and ready for warehouse storage. This role involves ensuring the palletizing machine operates continuously, troubleshooting malfunctions, and maintaining line efficiency. The operator must also verify code dates, coordinate with material handlers, and assist with the labeling process to ensure accuracy and quality.

Requirements

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Experience running large machines.
Fast-paced production experience preferred.
Background in manufacturing.
Experienced within a manufacturing/process environment with knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.
Regularly required to stand, walk and lift up to 55lbs.
Lifting of up to 55lbs will likely take place 15% of the time.
Must wear Steel toed shoes, Ear Plugs, Hair Net.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Ensures the palletizing machine is running at all times.
Troubleshoots all palletizer machine malfunctions/abnormalities in a timely manner to maintain over-all line efficiency, including troubleshooting the machine, shuttle cars, wrappers, and photo eyes.
Informs maintenance of any repairs needed on equipment.
Selects appropriate palletizing pattern.
Verifies code date at each changeover.
Notifies forklift driver of changeover.
Ensures pallets are of acceptable quality and comply with QA standard guidelines.
Checks pallet pattern for each product and verifies that the palletizer is set up for the correct bag size and pattern.
Optimizes stack patterns to uphold the best quality for the customer by minimizing over-hang, eliminating product gaps, and presenting a tightly stacked symmetrical pallet.
Coordinates material handling and keeps open communication with the forklift driver to ensure lines do not run out of materials.
Communicates with Parsons/Thiele operators to plan ahead for upcoming changeovers.
Changes materials out as needed when changing products, ensuring correct materials (pallets, slip sheets, film) are utilized per product.
Assists the manifestor in the LP process and covers the manifest station during breaks.
Verifies ACCURACY of LP’s applied to pallets, ensuring G-Code and quantity are CORRECT.
Participates as a member of the Team, fostering strong cohesiveness and coordinating work to ensure B.E.S.T practices.
Attends appropriate team meetings and works to resolve issues and achieve synergy.
Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN) and understands their role in supporting these systems.
Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.