Bulk Operator EM: Wed 11p-5a Thurs-Sat 5p-5a

Simmons FoodsEmporia, KS
Onsite

About The Position

Prepare batches of gravy ingredients, and/or super-micros for the kitchen per the approved formulas for the production run. This role requires attention to detail in reading batching sheets, staging ingredients, and maintaining a clean work environment. The operator will also participate as a member of the team, contributing to ongoing development and communication of team concepts, programs, and policies. Familiarity with Simmons' operating systems, including quality and security, is expected, along with the responsibility to maintain this familiarity and support these systems. The position involves performing 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.

Responsibilities

  • Read and accurately interpret batching sheets and other production documents to determine the order and quantity of ingredients, including 'super-micros'.
  • Stage ingredients to be batched and clean totes to contain the batches.
  • Accurately record production-related data, including lot numbers, supplier information, batching date code, and plan number.
  • Inspect each ingredient bag for condition, foreign material, 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.
  • Cover unused ingredients to prevent contamination and tape opened bags shut, dating and initialing each one.
  • Participate as a member of the Team, contributing to ongoing development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies.
  • Coordinate work to ensure B.E.S.T practices with all team members.
  • Attend appropriate team meetings.
  • Foster strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues.
  • Accept 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.
  • Actively look for ways to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.
  • Maintain familiarity with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies) and understand the responsibility to support these systems.
  • Consider the impact of individual actions on the systems and communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
  • Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.
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