Line Unloader; Mid Shift

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Emporia, KS 66801, USA

• Production
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: LINEU
  049201

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Verifies that the machine is set up properly. Reviews production schedule.
• Brings a full retort basket into the Unloader for unloading.
• View finished product, checking for image, odor, color, chunks. Check to see if it looks good and if it is sticking to the can. Pulls sample product for the lab and supervisors. Identify any hold tags and any change-overs.
• Watch for product defects such as dented or leaking products; pull defected products out of the system at the unloader. Looks for products with no codes or illegible codes.
• Communicates with the Retort Operator, Tray Packers and supervisors. Ensures baskets cycle to the loader.
• Verify that all suction cups are in good operating condition.
• Perform weekly sanitation.

Complete all required paperwork.

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 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.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 Line Unloader 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:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to 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.

Must be able to read, write and understand English.

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 through Friday, between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm at:

Simmons Foods Hiring Center

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.

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