Palletizer Operator VBC - L3 Pack Out (NS)

Simmons Foods•Van Buren, AR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Palletizer Operator is responsible for producing pallets of product that are properly stacked, stretch-wrapped, and ready for storage in the warehouse. This role ensures the palletizing machine operates efficiently, troubleshoots malfunctions, and maintains high-quality standards for stacked products. The operator also coordinates material handling, communicates with other team members for smooth operations and changeovers, and assists with labeling processes. A key aspect of this role is participating as a member of the team, contributing to team concepts, and upholding Simmons Operating Systems principles.

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.
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.

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 that are needed on any of the equipment.
Selects appropriate palletizing pattern.
Verifies code date at each changeover.
Notifies forklift driver of change over.
Ensures pallets are of acceptable quality and comply 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 and maintains open communication with the 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 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, contributing to team concepts, programs, and policies.
Fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues and works with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues.
Maintains familiarity with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g., quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN) and communicates concerns and improvement ideas.
Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.