Kitchen Operator EM: Floater

Simmons Foods•Emporia, KS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

To safely formulate all meats, gravies, additions and water according to schedule. Follow the order of the schedule and call for batches from the meat room, as required. Weigh all ingredients and record weight before batching. Record lot numbers and supplier for each ingredient used. Kitchen operator is a final check for Q.C and supervisor- must notify Q.C and supervisor of anything unusual; i.e. batch too thick, too thin, off color, off odor. Follow formula guidelines, which are listed, on each batch sheet. Record batching information for each batch made on formula kitchen sheets. These include, gravy weight, water level, water temp, tri-blender R.P.M. 's final batch weight, fill temps and additives. Clean and sanitize the entire kitchen during can size changeovers or when notified by Supervisor. Follow rinse procedures for cleaning the emulsifier and tanks 1, 2, & 3. Regulate the drop temperature, as required. Follow batch sheet guidelines or Supervisor instructions. Participates as a member of the Team . Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure B.E.S.T practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforces actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization. Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons' established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position's role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas. Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the kitchen operator and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Must have basic math skills
Must be able to read, write and understand English
Communication skills & decision quality - Must have the ability to make good decisions and communicate effectively with others and leadership team
A highly responsive ability to react to daily production priorities in a calm and focused manner
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Must be able to stand on feet for the entire shift

Nice To Haves

Background in manufacturing
We value military experience and welcome veterans to join our team

Responsibilities

Safely formulate all meats, gravies, additions and water according to schedule
Follow the order of the schedule and call for batches from the meat room, as required
Weigh all ingredients and record weight before batching
Record lot numbers and supplier for each ingredient used
Notify Q.C and supervisor of anything unusual
Follow formula guidelines, which are listed, on each batch sheet
Record batching information for each batch made on formula kitchen sheets
Clean and sanitize the entire kitchen during can size changeovers or when notified by Supervisor
Follow rinse procedures for cleaning the emulsifier and tanks 1, 2, & 3
Regulate the drop temperature, as required
Follow batch sheet guidelines or Supervisor instructions
Participates as a member of the Team
Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies
Coordinates work to ensure B.E.S.T practices with all team members
Attends appropriate team meetings
Fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues
Quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforces actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization
Is familiar with Simmons' established operating systems
Understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position's role in support of these systems
Communicates concerns and improvement ideas
Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives