Feather Production SW- A Shift

Simmons Foods•Southwest City, MO

14d•Onsite

About The Position

To operate processing systems to convert raw materials into quality finished products. This role involves working in a wet, noisy, dusty, humid, hot or cold environment and requires the ability to stand for up to 12 hours per shift. The position also requires basic computer skills and passing an ANIMAL Nutrition Operator test.

Requirements

Ability to work in a wet, noisy, dusty, humid, hot or cold environment.
Ability to sit, stand on feet, and walk monitoring equipment for up to 12 hours per shift.
Ability to occasionally climb stairs / fixed ladders.
Requires occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.
Ability to lift and carry 20 lbs.
Ability to shovel product from floor level to shoulder level occasionally.
Ability to pull, position, and use high pressure wash down hoses occasionally.
Ability to identify and use PPE in accordance with SDS sheets.
Ability to pass a fit test, physical, and pulmonary (lung capacity) function test.
Basic computer skills.
Pass ANIMAL Nutrition Operator test.

Nice To Haves

We value military experience and welcome veterans to join our team.

Responsibilities

Read, understand and follow all Standard Work Instructions (S.W.I.) and Training within Industry (T.W.I.) utilizing Lean rules and principles.
Work safely following all Simmons policies and requirements. Or various government agencies concerning safety, environment, and vehicles, handling of feed products, packaging, ingredients and any other related items.
Operate all equipment, monitor and maintain production speeds and quality of the finished product.
Keep your department clean and uncluttered throughout your shift.
Accomplish any other related duties as directed by shift supervisor.
Complete all forms in department.
Performs essential position responsibilities with little or no supervision.
Ability to realize hazards and take precautions.
Read and understand flow paths.
Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure B.E.S.T. practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforces actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger Organization.
Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of this position and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.