Palletizer Operator - Nights

Work at Simmons•Dubuque, IA

3d•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 machinery operates efficiently, troubleshoots malfunctions, and maintains product quality according to company standards.

Requirements

Experience running large machines.
Fast-paced production experience preferred.
Background in manufacturing.
Experienced within a manufacturing/process environment with knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
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.

Nice To Haves

Responsibilities

Ensure palletizing machines are running at all times.
Troubleshoot all palletizer machine malfunctions and abnormalities in a timely manner to maintain overall line efficiency, including troubleshooting the machine, shuttle cars, wrappers, and photo eyes.
Inform maintenance of any necessary equipment repairs.
Select appropriate palletizing patterns.
Verify code dates at each changeover.
Notify forklift drivers of changeovers.
Ensure pallets are of acceptable quality and comply with QA standard guidelines.
Check pallet patterns for each product.
Verify that the palletizer is set up for the correct bag size and pattern.
Optimize stack patterns to uphold the best quality for the customer by minimizing overhang, eliminating product gaps, and presenting a tightly stacked symmetrical pallet.
Coordinate material handling.
Maintain open communication with forklift drivers to ensure lines do not run out of materials.
Communicate with Parsons/Thiele operators to plan ahead for upcoming changeovers.
Change materials out as needed when changing products.
Ensure the correct materials (pallets, slip sheets, film) are being utilized per product.
Assist the manifestor in the LP process and cover the manifest station during breaks.
Verify the accuracy of LPs applied to pallets, ensuring G-Code and quantity are correct.
Participate as a member of the Team, fostering strong cohesiveness and supporting team concepts, programs, and policies.
Attend appropriate team meetings.
Accept responsibility to quickly identify areas lacking cohesiveness and work with the team leader to resolve issues.
Be familiar with Simmons' established operating systems (quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN) and understand the responsibility to maintain familiarity and support these systems.
Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.