Tray Packer EM Flex Cup Line 10p-6a Sun.-Thurs.

Work at Simmons•Emporia, KS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

To safely produce cases of product stacked and wrapped with appropriate code per the production schedule. This role involves verifying production schedules, ensuring correct machine setup, loading materials, and monitoring machine operation and product quality. The Tray Packer also participates as a member of a team, fostering cohesiveness and supporting team goals. Familiarity with Simmons' operating systems and a willingness to perform other duties as necessary to support business objectives are also expected.

Requirements

Must be able to read, write and understand English.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to stand on feet for the entire shift.

Nice To Haves

Preference for pet or food processing organization.
Military experience is valued.
Welcome veterans to join our team.

Responsibilities

Reviews production schedule.
Verifies production plan number.
Notes any changes for trays, tray size or tray printing.
Verifies that the machine, trays and printer are set up correctly per production schedule.
Ensures proper shrink wrap materials are supplied in sufficient quantities and staged.
Loads according to procedure.
Saves tray pallet identification tags.
Records tag information and weight.
Reworks damaged trays as required.
Checks machine operation for correct feeding, gluing, coding, application of shrink film, film usage and other items as directed.
Checks products for labeling defects, correct UPC code, product code and date, correct tray printing for every label change, and any other defects as directed.
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); 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.