Grinder Operator | KS Days

Work at Simmons•Siloam Springs, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Produces dry pet food products using an industrial grinder/extruder machine. This role involves operating and maintaining the grinder/extruder, ensuring proper mixture of ingredients, and participating actively in team-based operational systems and continuous improvement initiatives. The position requires adherence to safety protocols and the use of personal protective equipment.

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 up to 55 pounds of material or product from floor to shoulder height repetitively.
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 areas 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 industry experience.
Military experience valued.

Responsibilities

Operate grinder/extruder ensuring proper operation of the machine.
Make adjustments as needed to the grinder/extruder.
Accurately record written data tied to individual batches as it enters extrusion.
Report data to quality assurance.
Mix proper ingredients at the correct temperature.
Supply and load any material needed for the proper mixture of pet food.
Change screens and rotate hammers through a touch screen computer.
Participate as a member of the Team, fostering strong cohesiveness and supporting team concepts, programs, and policies.
Coordinate work to ensure B.E.S.T practices with all team members.
Attend appropriate team meetings.
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.
Actively look for ways to achieve synergy within the larger organization.
Understand the responsibility to maintain familiarity with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g., quality, security, office environment, company policies) and this position’s role in support of these systems.
Consider 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.