Palletizer Operator EM: Thurs 12am-6am Thurs-Sat 6pm-6am

Work at Simmons•Emporia, KS

1d•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 ensures the palletizing machine operates efficiently, troubleshoots malfunctions, and maintains line efficiency. The operator also verifies product codes, coordinates with material handlers and other operators for changeovers, and ensures the quality of finished pallets and materials used.

Requirements

Experience running large machines.
Fast-paced production experience preferred.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
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.
Steel toed shoes, Ear Plugs, Hair Net required as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

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.
Complies with QA standard guidelines.
Ensures that all finished pallets are of acceptable quality.
Checks pallet pattern for each product.
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.
Keeps open communication with forklift driver to ensure that the lines do not run out of materials.
Communicates with the Parsons/Thiele operators to plan ahead for upcoming changeovers.
Changes materials out as needed when changing products.
Ensures that the correct materials are being utilized per product (e.g., correct pallets, slip sheets, and film).
Assists the manifestor in the LP process.
Covers the manifest station while the employee is on break.
Verifies ACCURACY of LP’s applied to pallets.
Ensures G-Code and quantity are CORRECT.
Participates as a member of the Team, fostering strong cohesiveness and supporting team concepts, programs, and policies.
Attends appropriate team meetings.
Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team to resolve issues.
Reinforces actions needed to achieve synergy within the larger organization.
Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g., quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN) and understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity and support these systems.
Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.