Grinder Operator | KS Days

Simmons Foods • Siloam Springs, AR

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Produces dry pet food products using an industrial grinder/extruder machine. Participates as a member of the Team, contributing to ongoing development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies. Coordinates work to ensure B.E.S.T practices with all team members and attends appropriate team meetings. Fosters strong cohesiveness regarding major issues such as direction, annual plan, budget, and policy changes. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify areas lacking cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team to resolve issues and actively look for ways to achieve synergy within the larger organization. Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g., quality, security, office environment, company policies) and understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with these systems and this position’s role in supporting them, including considering the impact of individual actions and communicating concerns and improvement ideas. Performs other duties as necessary in support of 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 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 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.

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.
• Report data 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.

What This Job Offers

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