Palletizer Operator EM: (Line 1) Sun-Tues 5pm-5am Wed 5pm-11pm

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 code dates, ensures pallet quality, and coordinates with material handlers and other operators for smooth production flow. Additionally, the Palletizer Operator assists in the LP process, covers the manifest station during breaks, and verifies the accuracy of LP applications. This position is a team-oriented role that emphasizes participation in team concepts, programs, and policies, fostering cohesiveness and supporting business objectives.

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.
Basic math skills
Reading skills
Writing skills
Computer knowledge
Good communication skills in English.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

Fast paced production experience
Military experience
Veteran

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.
Troubleshoot 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 (e.g., 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 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.