Palletizer Operator - Night Shift

Purpose of the Position

Produce pallets of product properly stacked, stretch wrapped, and ready to be stored in the warehouse.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Ensure the palletizing machines are running at all times.
• Troubleshoot all palletizer machine malfunctions/abnormalities in a timely manner to maintain overall line efficiency, including troubleshooting the machine, shuttle cars, wrappers, and photo eyes.
• Inform maintenance of any repairs needed on any of the equipment.
• Select appropriate palletizing pattern.
• Verify code date at each changeover.
• Notify forklift driver of changeover.
• Ensure pallets are of acceptable quality and comply with QA standard guidelines.
• Check pallet pattern for each product.
• Verify that the palletizer is set up for the correct bag size and pattern.
• Optimize stack patterns to uphold the best quality for the customer by minimizing overhang, eliminating product gaps, and presenting a tightly stacked symmetrical pallet.
• Coordinate material handling and keep open communication with the forklift driver to ensure lines do not run out of materials.
• Communicate with Parsons/Thiele operators to plan ahead for upcoming changeovers.
• Change materials out as needed when changing products.
• Ensure the correct materials are being utilized per product, i.e., correct pallets, slip sheets, and film.
• Assist the manifestor in the LP process and cover the manifest station while this employee is on break.
• Verify accuracy of LPs applied to pallets.
• Ensure G-Code and quantity are correct.

Team Participation

• Participate as a member of the team.
• Participate in ongoing development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies; coordinate work to ensure B.E.S.T practices with all team members.
• Attend appropriate team meetings.
• Foster strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues (e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes).
• Quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bring them to the attention of the team leader, and work with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.

Simmons Operating Systems

Is familiar with Simmons' established operating systems (e.g., 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 consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

Other Duties

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 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 stand, walk, and lift up to 55 lbs. Lifting of up to 55 lbs 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 and 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