DSI Further Prod Tech SS

Simmons Foods•Siloam Springs, AR

7h•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves learning, performing, and rotating between the roles of packer, scaler, styler, and grader to maintain designated line speeds for various products. Responsibilities include working on a moving conveyor belt, spreading and styling product by hand, performing packing and weighing tasks, pulling bones, and inspecting/grading products to ensure they meet standards. The role requires active participation as a team member, contributing to team development, communication, and policy implementation, and coordinating work for best practices. The individual is expected to attend team meetings, foster cohesiveness, and address issues with team leaders. Familiarity with Simmons’ operating systems (quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN) is required, along with understanding one's role in supporting these systems and communicating improvement ideas. The position also entails performing other duties as necessary to support business objectives.

Requirements

Ability to move, push, or pull up to 50 pounds from table to scales at waist level.
Ability to bend, stoop, walk, stand, and work in a cold, wet, noisy, dusty environment for the entire shift.
Ability to perform repetitive motion.
Ability to work in cold and hot areas of the plant (may include rotating).
Use of Std waterproof gloves, sleeves, and hearing protection.
Adherence to Footwear Standards Policy.

Nice To Haves

Preference for poultry or food processing organization experience.
Military experience is valued.

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 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.
Foster strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues within the team.
Identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team to resolve issues.
Maintain familiarity 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.
Communicate concerns and improvement ideas regarding operating systems.
Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.