Grinding Room Operator SS 2nd

Simmons Foods • Siloam Springs, AR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Grinding Room Operator produces dry pet food products using an industrial grinder/extruder machine. The operator ensures the equipment runs properly, makes adjustments as needed, and accurately records batch data as products enter extrusion for reporting to quality assurance. The role also involves mixing ingredients at the correct temperature, supplying and loading materials, and using a touchscreen computer to change screens and hammer rotation.

The position participates in team development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies. It coordinates work to support B.E.S.T. practices, attends appropriate meetings, and helps build team cohesion by identifying and raising issues and supporting solutions. The operator is expected to understand Simmons’ operating systems, including quality, security, office environment, and company policies, and to communicate concerns and improvement ideas. Other duties may be assigned in support of business objectives.

The work may take place indoors or outdoors and requires working in temperatures below 40 to over 100 degrees. Physical activities include standing for the entire shift, repeatedly lifting up to 55 pounds from floor to shoulder height, climbing stairs or ladders to heights of 150 feet, bending and stooping in tight enclosed areas, and seeing and using electronic screens. Required protective equipment includes head covering, ear plugs as needed, safety glasses, skid-resistant steel-toe shoes, and other PPE as required.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of computer usage.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English and perform basic math.
• Ability to work in temperatures below 40 to over 100 degrees, stand for the entire shift, repeatedly lift up to 55 pounds from floor to shoulder height, climb stairs or ladders to heights of 150 feet, bend and stoop in tight enclosed areas, and see and use electronic screens.
• Must use required personal protective equipment, including head covering, safety glasses, skid-resistant steel-toe shoes, and ear plugs as needed.
• Ability to make sound decisions and communicate effectively with others and the leadership team.
• Forklift license must be obtained once in position.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift license preferred.
• Heavy machinery experience preferred.
• Pet food production industry experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate the grinder/extruder and make adjustments as needed to ensure proper operation.
• Accurately record written data associated with individual batches as they enter extrusion and report the data to quality assurance.
• Mix ingredients at the correct temperature and supply and load materials needed for the proper mixture of pet food.
• Change screens and hammer rotation using a touchscreen computer.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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