Bulk Operator EM; Wed 12:30pm-6:30pm, Thur-Sat 6:30am-6:30pm

Simmons Foods•Emporia, KS

12d•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 role involves reading and interpreting batching sheets, staging ingredients, cleaning totes, accurately recording production data, inspecting ingredients, performing batching and weighing, and maintaining general cleaning of the area. The operator is expected to stay ahead of the production schedule and participate as a member of the team, adhering to Simmons Operating systems principles and 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.
Ability to physically move bags of ingredients and totes weighing from 40 - 60 pounds.
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 on ingredient tags, and plan number for which gravy is intended.
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 tote, labeling tote and staging tote.
Ensure the operator stays 15 batches ahead according to the production schedule.
Conduct general cleaning of area including maintenance of gravy room, filtration system and dry ingredient area in a clean and orderly fashion.
Cover unused ingredients to prevent contamination and tape opened bags shut, dating and initialing each one.
Participate as a member of the Team, fostering strong cohesiveness and supporting team concepts, programs, and policies.
Maintain familiarity with Simmons’ established operating systems and understand the responsibility to support these systems, communicating concerns and improvement ideas.