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About The Position

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.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 55lbs (approximately 15% of the time).
• Willingness to work in hot and cold climates.
• Must wear Steel toed shoes, Ear Plugs, and Hair Net.

Nice To Haves

• Military experience is valued.
• Veterans are welcome to join the team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure palletizing machines are running at all times.
• Troubleshoot palletizer machine malfunctions and abnormalities in a timely manner to maintain overall line efficiency, including issues with 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 and verify palletizer setup for correct bag size and pattern.
• Optimize stack patterns to uphold quality by minimizing overhang, eliminating product gaps, and presenting a tightly stacked symmetrical pallet.
• Coordinate material handling and maintain open communication with forklift drivers to prevent material shortages.
• Communicate with Parsons/Thiele operators to plan for upcoming changeovers.
• Change materials as needed when changing products, ensuring correct materials (pallets, slip sheets, film) are utilized per product.
• Assist the manifestor in the LP process and cover the manifest station during breaks.
• Verify the accuracy of LP's applied to pallets, ensuring G-Code and quantity are correct.
• Participate as a member of the Team, fostering strong cohesiveness and implementing team concepts, programs, and policies.
• Attend appropriate team meetings.
• Accept responsibility to quickly identify areas lacking cohesiveness and work with the team leader and team to resolve issues.
• Maintain familiarity with Simmons’ established operating systems (quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN) and understand the role in supporting these systems.
• Communicate concerns and improvement ideas regarding operating systems.
• Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.