Grinding Room Operator SS 2nd

Work at Simmons•Siloam Springs, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Produces dry pet food products using an industrial grinder/extruder machine. The operator ensures the machine is operating properly, makes adjustments as needed, and records batch data as ingredients enter extrusion for reporting to quality assurance. The role involves mixing ingredients at the correct temperature and supplying and loading materials for the proper pet food mixture. The operator changes screens and hammer rotation through a touchscreen computer. The position works as part of a team, contributing to team development, communication, implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies, and coordination of work to support B.E.S.T. practices. The operator attends team meetings, promotes team cohesiveness, identifies and communicates issues to the team leader, and works with the team to resolve them. The role also requires familiarity with Simmons’ operating systems, including quality, security, office environment, and company policies, and communicating concerns and improvement ideas. Other duties may be assigned in support of business objectives. The role requires working in temperatures below 40 to over 100 degrees, remaining on one’s feet for the entire shift, repeatedly lifting up to 55 pounds from floor to shoulder height, climbing stairs or ladders to heights of 150 feet, working indoors or outdoors, and bending and stooping in tight enclosed areas when needed. The operator uses a head covering, ear plugs as needed, safety glasses, skid-resistant steel-toe shoes, and other protective equipment as required.

Requirements

Basic understanding of computer usage.
Able to read, write, and speak English and perform basic math.
Ability to make sound decisions and communicate effectively with others and the leadership team.
Able to work in temperatures below 40 to over 100 degrees and remain on feet for the entire shift.
Able to repetitively lift up to 55 pounds from floor to shoulder height.
Able to climb stairs or ladders to heights of 150 feet.
Able to work indoors or outdoors and bend and stoop in tight enclosed areas when required.
Able 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; 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 proper machine operation.
Make machine adjustments as needed.
Accurately record written data tied to 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 pet food mixture.
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.
Promote team cohesiveness, identify issues that lack cohesiveness, bring them to the team leader’s attention, and work with the team to resolve them.
Maintain familiarity with Simmons’ operating systems and the position’s role in supporting them; communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.