Further Prod Tech SP2 (NS)

Simmons Foods•Siloam Springs, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves learning, performing, and rotating between various positions such as packer, scaler, styler, and grader. The primary goal is to maintain line speeds for different products at the designated rate. The position requires working on a moving conveyor belt, spreading or styling product by hand, performing multiple types of packing and weighing, and pulling bones from product. Additionally, the role includes inspecting and grading product, removing substandard items, and participating actively in team development and communication to ensure best practices. Team members are expected to foster cohesiveness, identify and resolve issues, and support the company's operating systems, including quality, security, and LEAN principles. The position also involves performing other duties as necessary to support business objectives.

Requirements

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 for entire shift.
Must be able to work in a cold, wet, noisy, dusty environment.
Must be able to perform repetitive motion.
May include rotating through cold and hot areas of the plant.
Standard waterproof gloves, sleeves, hearing protection, slip resistant footwear are required.

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 resolving issues.
Communicate and implement team concepts, programs, and policies.
Coordinate work to ensure best practices with all team members.
Attend appropriate team meetings.
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 communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.