DSI Further Prod Tech NS

Work at Simmons•Siloam Springs, AR

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves learning, performing, and rotating between the roles of packer, scaler, styler, and grader to maintain line speeds and meet production rates for various products. The role requires working on a moving conveyor belt, using both hands to spread or style product, performing packing and weighing tasks, and inspecting product for quality. Teamwork and adherence to Simmons Operating Systems principles are emphasized, including participation in team meetings and contributing to a cohesive work environment. The position also involves performing other duties as necessary to support business objectives. The role requires the ability to move, push, or pull up to 50 pounds, and to bend, stoop, walk, stand, and work in a cold, wet, noisy, and dusty environment for the entire shift. It includes repetitive motion and potential rotation through different temperature zones within the plant. Standard personal protective equipment such as waterproof gloves, sleeves, and hearing protection is required, along with adherence to footwear standards.

Requirements

Must be able to move, push, or pull up to 50 pounds from table to scales at waist level.
Must be able to bend, stoop, walk, stand, and work in a cold, wet, noisy, dusty environment for the entire shift.
This position involves repetitive motion.
May include rotating through cold and hot areas of the plant.
Requires standard waterproof gloves, sleeves, and hearing protection.
Must refer to Footwear Standards Policy.

Nice To Haves

Preference for poultry or food processing organization experience.
Value military experience and welcome veterans to join our team.

Responsibilities

Learn, perform, and rotate between the positions of packer, scaler, styler, and grader.
Maintain line speeds on any given product at the designated rate for that product.
Work on a moving conveyor belt using both hands.
Spread or style product by hand on the belt.
Perform multiple types of packing and weighing.
Pull bones from product.
Inspect, grade, and remove product that does not meet standards.
Participate as a member of the Team, fostering strong cohesiveness.
Participate in the ongoing development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies.
Coordinate work to ensure best practices with all team members.
Attend appropriate team meetings.
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.
Actively look for ways to achieve synergy within the larger organization.
Be familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g., quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN).
Understand the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems.
Consider the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.