Bulk Operator - Night Shift

Simmons Foods•Dubuque, IA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for accurately interpreting batching sheets and other production documents to determine the order and quantity of ingredients. The operator will stage ingredients, clean totes, and accurately record production-related data. A key responsibility is ensuring each ingredient bag is inspected for quality and condition before use. The operator will perform batching, weighing ingredients, labeling totes, and staging them, while maintaining a 15-batch lead according to the production schedule. General cleaning of the area, including the gravy room, filtration system, and dry ingredient area, is also required. The role involves participating as a team member, fostering cohesiveness, and supporting team goals. Familiarity with Simmons' operating systems and a willingness to communicate concerns and improvement ideas are expected. This position description is intended to guide activities and is not exhaustive.

Requirements

Must be able to read, write and understand English.
Machine Operation preferred.
Manufacturing or warehouse experience.
Experienced within a manufacturing/process environment with knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Regularly required to sit, stand and walk.
Physically move bags of ingredients and totes weighing from 40 - 60 pounds.
Steel-toed shoes
Ear Plugs
Hair Net
Safety glasses

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.
Write accurately to 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 a tote, labeling tote, and staging tote.
Ensure the operator stays 15 batches ahead according to the production schedule.
Conduct general cleaning of the area including maintenance of gravy room, filtration system and dry ingredient area in a clean and orderly fashion.
Vacuum or wipe clean all totes prior to batching gravies.
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 goals.
Maintain familiarity with Simmons' established operating systems and understand the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.