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

Simmons Foods•Emporia, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for producing pallets of properly stacked product, stretch wrapped, and ready for storage in the warehouse. The operator ensures the palletizing machine runs at all times, troubleshoots malfunctions, and maintains line efficiency. This role also involves optimizing stack patterns for quality, coordinating material handling, assisting with the LP process, and participating as a team member. Familiarity with Simmons' operating systems and a willingness to perform other duties as necessary are also required.

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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Ensures the palletizing machine are running at all times.
Troubleshoot all palletizer machine malfunctions / abnormalities in a timely manner to maintain over-all line efficiency.
Troubleshooting the machine, shuttle cars, wrappers and photo eyes.
Inform maintenance of any repairs that are needed on any of the equipment.
Select appropriate palletizing pattern.
Verify code date at each changeover.
Notify forklift driver of change over.
Ensure pallets are of acceptable quality.
Comply with QA standard guidelines.
Ensure that all finished pallets are of acceptable quality.
Check pallet pattern for each product.
Verify that palletizer is set up for the correct bag size and pattern.
Optimize stack patterns to uphold the BEST quality for the customer by minimizing over-hang, eliminating product gaps and presenting a tightly stacked symmetrical pallet.
Coordinate material handling.
Keep open communication with forklift driver to ensure that the lines do not run out of materials.
Communicate with the Parsons/Thiele operators to plan ahead for upcoming changeovers.
Change materials out as needed when changing products.
Ensure that the correct materials are being utilized per product. I.E. Correct pallets, slip sheets and film.
Assist the manifestor in the LP process.
Cover the manifest station while this employee is on break.
Verify ACCURACY of LP’s applied to pallets.
Ensure G-Code and quantity are CORRECT.
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, LEAN); 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.