Produce pallets of product properly stacked product, stretch wrapped, and ready to stored in the warehouse.
ESSENTIAL POSITION 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.
This will include troubleshooting 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.
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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 as a member of the Team.
Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure B.
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T practices with all team members.
Attends appropriate team meetings.
As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.
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, 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.
Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.
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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: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the Palletizer Operator and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.
Physical Activities: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and lift up to 55lbs.
Lifting of up to 55lbs will likely take place 15% of the time.
The employee will also be subject to hot and cold climates.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Steel toed shoes, Ear Plugs, Hair Net.
Travel: None
Technical Experience: Experience running large machines, fast paced production experience preferred
Industry Experience: Background in manufacturing.
Experienced within a manufacturing/process environment with knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.
Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education: N/A
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