Filler Seamer Operator EM: Wed Th-Sa

Job Category
:
Production

Requisition Number
: FILLE
044228

• Posted :
  February 27, 2026
• Full-Time

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Pet Emporia
1400 East Logan Ave
Emporia, KS 66801, USA

Fills and seals can or pouch to meet product specifications.

• Runs machine and makes changeovers per scheduling
• Verify the 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. Makes adjustments to can or pouch weights per quality control instruction.
• Keep the area clean in down time and changeover events.
• Perform 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.

As a member of the team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., 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 works with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.

Simmons operating systems principles and objectives:
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 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 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 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 sit, stand and walk.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
Steel toed shoes, Ear Plugs, Hair Net.

Travel: N/A.

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 havegood communication skills in 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.

For immediate consideration of hourly production positions located in the area of Emporia, KS please apply in person Monday thru Friday, between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm at:
Simmons Foods Hiring Center
1300 East Logan Ave
Emporia, KS
66801
In person applications at our Hiring Center receive priority consideration. You may still apply for positions online; however, please note that positions may be filled at our Hiring Center before our online applications are reviewed.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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