Bulk Operator EM; Sun-Tues 630am-630pm Wed 6:30a-12:30p

Simmons Foods

5d•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 involves reading and interpreting batching sheets, staging and cleaning ingredients and totes, accurately recording production data, inspecting ingredients, performing batching and weighing, and maintaining a clean work 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. Other duties may be assigned 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.
Regularly required to sit, stand and walk.
Operator will need 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 preferred.

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 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.
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 resolving issues.
Maintain familiarity with Simmons’ established operating systems and understand the role in supporting these systems.