Grinder Operator C4 SW- C Team

Work at Simmons•Southwest City, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for operating a grinder/extruder, ensuring proper machine operation, and making necessary adjustments. The role involves accurately recording data tied to individual batches, mixing ingredients at the correct temperature, and supplying/loading materials for pet food mixture. The operator will also change screens and rotate hammers via a touchscreen computer. A key aspect of this role is active participation as a team member, fostering cohesiveness, and contributing to the implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies. The position requires familiarity with Simmons' operating systems and a commitment to maintaining and improving them. This role also involves performing other duties as necessary to support business objectives.

Requirements

Basic understanding of computer usage is required.
Must be able to work in temperature extremes (below 40 to over 100 degrees).
Must be able to work on feet entire shift.
Must be able to lift, move, push, or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to climb up and down stairs/ladders to heights of 150 feet.
Must be able to work inside or outside.
Must be able to perform bending and stooping in tight enclosed area when required.
Must be able to see and use electronic screens.
Will use head covering, ear plugs (as needed), safety glasses, skid resistant steel toe shoes and any other protective equipment as needed or required.

Nice To Haves

Forklift license preferred, will need to obtain license once in position.
Heavy machinery experience preferred.
Preferred pet food production experience.
Military experience valued.
Veterans welcome to join our team.

Responsibilities

Operate grinder/extruder ensuring proper operation of the machine.
Make adjustments as needed.
Accurately record written data tied to individual batches as it enters extrusion.
Data is reported to quality assurance.
Mix proper ingredients at correct temperature.
Supply and load any material needed for the proper mixture of pet food.
Change screens and rotation of hammers through touch screen computer.
Participate as a member of the Team.
Participate in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinate work to ensure B.E.S.T practices with all team members.
Attend appropriate team meetings.
Foster strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc.
Accept 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 reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.
Be familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies); understand 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.
Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.