Grinder Operator C4 SW- D Team

Simmons Foods•Southwest City, MO

11d

About The Position

The Grinder Operator operates the grinder/extruder, ensuring proper machine operation and making adjustments as needed. The role accurately records written data tied to individual batches as they enter extrusion and reports the data to Quality Assurance. The operator mixes ingredients at the correct temperature and supplies and loads materials needed for the proper pet food mixture. The operator changes screens and rotates hammers using a touch-screen computer. This position participates as a team member in the development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies; coordinates work to support B.E.S.T. practices; attends appropriate team meetings; and helps maintain team cohesion. The employee is expected to identify and communicate areas lacking cohesion, work supportively with the team to resolve issues, and reinforce actions that support cooperation across the organization. The employee is expected to understand Simmons’ established operating systems, including quality, security, office environment, and company policies; maintain familiarity with those systems; consider how individual actions affect them; and communicate concerns and improvement ideas. Other duties may be performed as necessary to support business objectives. The description is intended as a guide and does not limit the work that may be required.

Requirements

Basic understanding of computer usage.
Ability to work in temperature extremes, below 40 to over 100 degrees.
Ability to remain on feet for the entire shift.
Ability to lift, move, push, or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to climb stairs or ladders to heights of 150 feet.
Ability to work inside or outside and bend and stoop in tight enclosed areas when required.
Ability to see and use electronic screens.
Use required personal protective equipment, including head covering, ear plugs as needed, safety glasses, and skid-resistant steel-toe shoes.

Nice To Haves

Forklift license preferred; a license must be obtained once in the position.
Heavy machinery experience preferred.
Pet food production industry experience preferred.
Military experience is valued, and veterans are welcome.

Responsibilities

Operate the grinder/extruder and ensure proper machine operation.
Make machine adjustments as needed.
Accurately record batch-related written data as material enters extrusion and report it to Quality Assurance.
Mix ingredients at the correct temperature and supply and load materials for the proper pet food mixture.
Change screens and rotate hammers using a touch-screen computer.
Participate in team development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies.
Coordinate work to support B.E.S.T. practices and attend appropriate team meetings.
Help maintain team cohesion, identify and communicate issues, and work with the team to resolve them.
Understand and support Simmons’ operating systems, including quality, security, office environment, and company policies; communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.