Filler Seamer - Day Shift

Responsibilities

• Run machine and make changeovers per scheduling.
• Verify pouches or lids staged conform to the batch sheet and feed lids or pouches to the seamer.
• Monitor and record pouch or can information.
• Run QC inspector samples for seam tear down, monitor, and record.
• Verify proper product amounts and make adjustments to can or pouch weights per quality control instruction.
• Maintain cleanliness in the area during downtime and changeover events.
• Perform weekly sanitation.
• Participate as a team member in ongoing development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies.
• Coordinate work to ensure best practices with all team members and attend appropriate team meetings.
• Foster strong team cohesiveness regarding major issues (e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes).
• Identify areas lacking cohesiveness and bring them to the team leader’s attention; work collaboratively to resolve issues.
• Support Simmons’ operating systems principles and objectives (e.g., quality, security, company policies).
• Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English.
• Experienced within a manufacturing/process environment with knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Background in manufacturing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some college and/or technical school education.

Skills

• Enjoys working with others and values teamwork for a productive environment.
• Highly responsive and able to react to daily production priorities calmly and effectively.
• Strong communication skills and decision-making ability.

Physical Activities

• Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Steel-toed shoes.
• Ear plugs.
• Hair net.