DSI Further Prod Tech NS

Work at Simmons•Siloam Springs, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves learning, performing, and rotating between the positions of packer, scaler, styler, and grader to maintain line speeds on various products at the designated rate. The position requires working on a moving conveyor belt using both hands, spreading or styling product by hand, performing multiple types of packing and weighing, pulling bones from product, and inspecting, grading, and removing product that does not meet standards. Teamwork and participation in ongoing development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies are essential. The role also requires familiarity with Simmons’ operating systems (quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN) and understanding the responsibility to maintain this familiarity and the position's role in supporting these systems. Other duties may be assigned to support business objectives.

Requirements

Ability to make good decisions.
Ability to communicate effectively with others and leadership team.
Must be able to move, push or pull up to 55 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 entire shift.
Must be able to perform repetitive motion.
May include rotating through cold and hot areas of the plant.
Must wear Std waterproof gloves, sleeves, hearing protection, slip resistant footwear.

Nice To Haves

Preference for poultry or food processing organization experience.

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 and accepting responsibility to identify and resolve areas lacking cohesiveness.
Attend appropriate team meetings.
Be familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems and understand the responsibility to maintain familiarity and the position's role in support of these systems.
Communicate concerns and improvement ideas regarding operating systems.
Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.