Filler Seamer Operator EM: (Line 1) Wed 11am-5pm Thurs-Sat 5am-5pm

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Fills and seals cans or pouches to meet product specifications.
• Runs machine and makes changeovers per scheduling.
• Verifies the pouches or lids staged conform to the batch sheet and feeds lids or pouches to the seamer.
• Monitors and records pouch or can information.
• Runs QC inspector samples for seam tear down; monitors and records.
• Verifies proper product amounts.
• Makes adjustments to can or pouch weights per quality control instruction.
• Keeps the area clean during downtime and changeover events.
• Performs weekly sanitation.
• Participates as a member of the team.
• Participates in ongoing development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members.
• Attends appropriate team meetings.
• Fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues (e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes); 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; actively looks 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 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 Filler/Seamer Pouch and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function nor is it intended to 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 sit, stand, and walk.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Steel toed shoes
• Ear Plugs
• Hair Net

Technical Experience

Experienced within a manufacturing/process environment with knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.

Industry Experience

Background in manufacturing.

Minimum Education

Basic math skills, reading, writing, computer knowledge, and will need to have good communication skills in English. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Competencies

• Enjoys working with others and sees that teamwork produces a more productive environment.
• A highly responsive ability to react to daily production priorities in a calm and focused manner.
• Communication skills & decision quality — must have the ability to make good decisions and communicate effectively with others and leadership team.

We value military experience and welcome veterans to join our team.