Machine Operator VB (Day Shift)

Work at Simmons•Van Buren, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

To ensure that all products are produced to meet specifications and established standards required by the customer and the company. This role involves the daily set-up and operation of production machines, performing preventive maintenance, and basic light maintenance. The Machine Operator will also assist Maintenance Mechanics with troubleshooting and maintain accurate inventory of supplies. Participation as a member of the Team is crucial, fostering strong cohesiveness and supporting team concepts, programs, and policies. The operator must be familiar with Simmons' operating systems and understand their role in supporting them, including communicating concerns and improvement ideas. This position description is intended to guide activities and is not meant to limit creativity or describe all required work.

Requirements

Be able to work on feet for the entire shift.
Bending, squatting, stooping, working in elevated areas, climbing stairs and ladders.
Be able to frequently lift/move up to 50-pound bags of product at waist or chest level.
Some overhead lifting may be required.
Troubleshooting machines
Basic mechanical and computer literacy.
Be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
Must be able to perform basic math.
Good teamwork
Must have the ability to make good decisions and communicate effectively with others and leadership team.

Nice To Haves

Preference for poultry or food processing organization.
High School Diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

Coordinates with other personnel to ensure compliance with specifications.
Properly adjusts production machines to ensure efficiency, quality and accuracy with minimal loss of product.
Responsible for daily set-up and operation of production machines and operating machines to production standards.
Performs preventive maintenance and inspects equipment on a regular basis.
Performs basic LIGHT maintenance on the machine.
Assists Maintenance Mechanics with troubleshooting activities as needed.
Maintains accurate inventory of supplies needed to operate the machine.
Handwritten documentation of product specs.
May require forklift operation and obtaining a forklift license.
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.
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.