Grinding Room Operator SS 2nd

Work at Simmons•Siloam Springs, AR

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Grinding Room Operator produces dry pet food products using an industrial grinder/extruder machine. The operator ensures proper machine operation, makes adjustments as needed, records batch data as ingredients enter extrusion, and reports the data to Quality Assurance. The role also involves mixing ingredients at the correct temperature and supplying and loading materials for the proper pet food mixture. The operator uses a touch-screen computer to change screens and rotate hammers. The position contributes to team development and communication, attends team meetings, and works with team members to coordinate work according to B.E.S.T. practices. Team members are expected to support team cohesiveness, identify and raise concerns to the team leader, and work collaboratively to resolve issues and improve coordination across the organization. The operator is expected to understand Simmons’ operating systems, including quality, security, office environment, and company policies, and to communicate concerns and ideas for improvement. Other duties may be assigned in support of business objectives. Work may take place indoors or outdoors and in temperatures below 40 degrees or above 100 degrees. The role requires standing for the entire shift, repetitive lifting of up to 55 pounds from floor to shoulder height, climbing stairs or ladders to heights of 150 feet, and bending or stooping in tight enclosed areas when required. The operator must be able to see and use electronic screens and wear required protective equipment.

Requirements

Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
Must be able to perform basic math.
Basic understanding of computer usage is required.
Must be able to make sound decisions and communicate effectively with others and the leadership team.
Must be able to work in temperatures below 40 degrees and above 100 degrees, indoors or outdoors.
Must be able to stand for the entire shift.
Must be able to repeatedly lift up to 55 pounds from floor to shoulder height.
Must be able to climb stairs or ladders to heights of 150 feet.
Must be able to bend and stoop in tight enclosed areas when required.
Must be able to see and use electronic screens.
Must use required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Forklift license preferred; the employee will need to obtain a license once in the position.
Heavy machinery experience preferred.
Pet food production industry experience preferred.
High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate the grinder/extruder and ensure it functions properly.
Adjust the machine as needed.
Record batch-related data as ingredients enter extrusion and report it to Quality Assurance.
Mix ingredients at the correct temperature and supply and load materials for the proper pet food mixture.
Use the touch-screen computer to change screens and rotate hammers.
Participate in team development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies.
Coordinate work with team members to support B.E.S.T. practices and attend appropriate team meetings.
Identify team-cohesion issues, raise them with the team leader, and work with the team to resolve them.
Maintain familiarity with Simmons’ operating systems and communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.