Simmons Foods
Simmons Foods
Posted 17 days ago
Full Time
Southwest City, Missouri
In Person
Smart Summary
The primary responsibility is to become proficient in all dark meat production tasks on a rotation basis, including roles such as grader, line loader, scale operator, box maker, batcher, and labeler. The employee must actively participate as a team member, fostering cohesiveness and adhering to Simmons Operating Systems principles like quality and LEAN.
This role involves performing various dark meat production tasks, including grading, loading, operating scales, and packaging. It requires the ability to work as part of a team and maintain familiarity with company operating systems. Previous experience with machinery and food processing is preferred, but not required.
Must Have Skills for ATS
Dark Meat Production
Grader
Line Loader
Scale Operator
Box Maker
Batcher
Labeler
Teamwork
LEAN
Quality Assurance
Machine Operation
Job Description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION To be fluent in all dark meat production work on a rotation basis. These include the following jobs: grader, line loader (hangers), scale operator, box maker, batcher, labeler. ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Performs the above positions on the dark meat department. Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in the 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 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, LEAN); 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 person in this position and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person as to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describes all the work that may be required of the person in this position. Physical Activities: Occasional bending of the neck, lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds. Frequent bending of the waist, twisting at the neck. Constant standing, twisting at the waist, simple grasping, power grasping, pushing/pulling, reaching above, at and below shoulder level, repetitive motion of the shoulders, arms and hands, use of vision. Work Environment: Inside line work around loud equipment/machinery, walking around drains, footbaths, hoses, cold. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Will use waterproof footwear, gloves, apron, hearing protection, hair net(s) and other protective equipment as needed or required. Travel: NA Technical Experience: Preferred experience working around machinery. Industry Experience: To working knowledge of a food processing facility. Minimum Education: Must be able to operate scale operator and labeler with provided training material (verbal and written.)
For immediate consideration of hourly production positions located in the area from Fairland, OK to Jane
and Southwest City, MO please apply in person Monday thru Friday, between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm at:
Simmons Foods Hiring Center
10700 S. State Hwy 43
Southwest City, Missouri
64863
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.
Simmons Foods
Simmons Foods, Inc. and its Affiliates are leading suppliers of poultry, pet and animal nutrition products based in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Simmons works with farmers, communities, and team members to apply 75+ years of experience to serving customers. Simmons Prepared Foods ranks in the top 15 poultry producers in the United States, Simmons Pet Food is the largest supplier of store brand wet pet food in North America, and Simmons Animal Nutrition boasts an innovative line of proprietary animal nutrition products. With nearly 8,000 team members, Simmons Foods, Inc. and its Affiliates serve customers in all 50 states and more than 40 countries around the world. Learn more about Simmons Foods at simmonsfoods.com. "We work hard and we work smart. We believe in creativity before capital, and we can do that because we’re privately owned and diversified. As we grow we want to keep our small company mindset. We’re driven by the idea that there’s always a better way." - Todd Simmons, CEO
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