Grader SS Day Shift

Work at Simmons • Gentry, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Grader visually inspects product as it is placed on the line, ensuring that only product meeting customer requirements for quality, weight, or count remains. The role removes defective product from the line and places it into identified defect groups. Candidates must complete and pass a customer specification test before becoming qualified. The Grader may rotate to other line positions as needed and participates as a member of the team, supporting team communication, cohesion, and operating practices. Other duties may be assigned in support of business objectives.

The work takes place inside on a production line around loud equipment and machines. The environment is wet and cold, with drains, footbaths, and hoses in the work area. The position involves standing for up to 10 hours per shift and may require lifting up to 10 pounds, depending on the product grade line. Required personal protective equipment includes hearing protection, protective eyewear, a smock, apron, gloves, hair net or beard net, slip-resistant footwear, and other protective equipment as needed.

Requirements

• Complete and pass a customer specification test before becoming qualified.
• Ability to perform the stated physical activities, including standing for up to 10 hours per shift and lifting up to 10 pounds as required by specific product grade lines.
• Wear required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Military experience is valued; veterans are welcome to join the team.

Responsibilities

• Visually grade product placed on the line to ensure it meets customer quality, weight, or count requirements.
• Remove defective product from the line and place it into identified defect groups.
• Complete and pass the customer specification test to become qualified.
• Rotate to other positions on the line as needed.
• Participate in team development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies.
• Coordinate work with team members to support best practices and attend appropriate team meetings.
• Identify and raise issues affecting team cohesion, and work supportively with the team to resolve them.
• Follow Simmons’ established operating systems and communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
• Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed