Batcher Operator Helper

Work at Simmons•Purdy, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Batcher Operator Helper assists the batcher operator in feed production. The role maintains feedmill machinery and ingredient supplies, monitors equipment and production conditions, helps operate pellet mills and the batching system when needed, and supports shuttle unloading during the week. The position also involves routine checks, logs, paperwork, housekeeping, and teamwork in support of company operating systems and business objectives.

Requirements

Good command of the English language, both written and spoken.
Forklift certification.
Ability to make good decisions and communicate effectively with others and the leadership team.
Ability to lift and move up to 55 pounds from any level.
Ability to work in temperature extremes, outdoors, in a dusty environment, and on one's feet for the entire shift.
Ability to climb ladders throughout the shift.
Ability to use appropriate footwear, hearing protection, and other protective equipment as needed or required.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED.
Experience in a poultry or food processing organization.
Ability to pass a company-issued forklift written and driving test if needed.

Responsibilities

Maintain feedmill machinery to ensure quality.
Assist the operator in the control room when needed.
Fill micro bins as needed and ensure all micro bins are full at the end of the shift.
Ensure micro bin lids are correctly labeled and remain on except when bins are being filled.
Send full pallets of micro ingredients to the third floor and place them neatly and orderly.
Maintain a suitable ingredient level for the next shift, with at least one full layer.
Check the oil level in all three pellet mills at least once per shift and record the time and actions taken on the down time sheet.
Change grease barrels on the auto lube system as needed.
Check the mash leg magnet according to the magnet check schedule.
Monitor bins, drags, pellet mills, and other equipment for leaks or other problems.
Check cyclones at least four times per shift and complete a cyclone log sheet.
Monitor enzyme totes and change them when needed.
Complete paperwork and housekeeping, including paperwork for bagged ingredients.
Place empty micro ingredient bags, pallets, empty barrels, and other trash neatly on a pallet and send them to the warehouse at the end of the shift.
Monitor dust from the cyclones regularly during the shift.
Maintain a clean work environment throughout the area during the day.
Complete weekly blow down according to the weekly blowdown schedule.
Dump product whenever it gets above 60 feet from the top.
Ensure the orange wagon is empty at the end of the shift.
Help operate the pellet mills and batching system when needed.
Help with shuttle unloading during the shift on weekdays.
Participate in team development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies; coordinate work to support B.E.S.T. practices.
Attend appropriate team meetings and support team cohesion, identify concerns, and work with the team to resolve issues and improve organizational synergy.
Maintain familiarity with Simmons’ established operating systems, including quality, security, office environment, and company policies; consider the effects of individual actions and communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.