Grinding Room Operator SS 2nd

Simmons Foods•Siloam Springs, AR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Produces dry pet food products using an industrial grinder/extruder machine. The operator ensures the grinder/extruder is functioning properly, makes adjustments as needed, records batch data as products enter extrusion, and reports the data to quality assurance. The role also involves mixing ingredients at the correct temperature, supplying and loading materials, and changing screens and hammer rotation using a touchscreen computer. The position participates in team development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies. It coordinates work with team members, attends team meetings, supports team cohesion, and raises and helps resolve issues. 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. The work requires operating in temperatures below 40 to above 100 degrees, standing for the entire shift, repeatedly lifting up to 55 pounds from floor to shoulder height, climbing stairs and ladders to heights of 150 feet, and working indoors or outdoors. Bending and stooping in tight enclosed areas may be required. The operator must be able to see and use electronic screens and wear required personal protective equipment, including a head covering, ear plugs as needed, safety glasses, and skid-resistant steel-toe shoes.

Requirements

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

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.
High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate the grinder/extruder and ensure proper machine operation.
Make machine adjustments as needed.
Accurately record written data for individual batches as they enter extrusion and report it 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.
Support team cohesion, identify and raise issues to 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.