Bulk Operator EM: (Can Line 1) Sun-Tues 5am-5pm Wed 5am-11am

Simmons Foods•Emporia, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for preparing batches of gravy ingredients and/or super-micros for the kitchen according to approved formulas for the production run. The operator will read and interpret batching sheets, stage ingredients, clean totes, and accurately record production data. A key responsibility is ensuring ingredients are inspected for quality and that the operator stays ahead of the production schedule. The role also involves general cleaning of the work area and maintaining a clean and orderly environment. The operator participates as a member of a team, contributing to team concepts, programs, and policies, and fostering cohesiveness. Familiarity with Simmons' operating systems, including quality, security, and office environment policies, is expected, along with understanding the role's impact on these systems and communicating concerns or improvement ideas. The position may involve other duties as necessary to support business objectives.

Requirements

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Machine Operation preferred.
Manufacturing or warehouse experience.
Experienced within a manufacturing/process environment with knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.
Steel toed shoes, Ear Plugs, Hair Net, Safety glasses.

Nice To Haves

Machine Operation

Responsibilities

Read and accurately interpret batching sheets and other production documents to determine the order and quantity of ingredients.
Stage ingredients to be batched and clean totes to contain the batches.
Accurately record production-related data, including lot numbers, supplier for each ingredient, batching date code, and plan number.
Inspect each ingredient bag as it is being dumped, checking for condition, foreign material, grain lumps, off color, off odor, infestation, or expired materials.
Perform batching, weighing each ingredient per the card into a tote, labeling the tote, and staging the tote.
Ensure the operator stays 15 batches ahead according to the production schedule.
Conduct general cleaning of the area, including maintenance of the gravy room, filtration system, and dry ingredient area.
Participate as a member of the Team, contributing to ongoing development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies.
Foster strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues and accept responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team to resolve issues.
Maintain familiarity with Simmons’ established operating systems and understand the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.