Meatroom Operator EM: Sun-Tues 6pm-6am Wed 6pm-12am

Work at SimmonsEmporia, KS
Onsite

About The Position

Safely grind meats for use in various formulas. This role involves operating machinery, ensuring proper batching and weighing of meats, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. The operator will also be responsible for the fresh meat side of the meat room and participating in weekly sanitation. As a member of the team, the operator will contribute to team concepts, policies, and problem-solving to ensure B.E.S.T practices and overall organizational synergy. Familiarity with Simmons' operating systems and a commitment to supporting business objectives are expected.

Requirements

  • Must lift up to 50 lbs and stand on feet for entire shift.
  • Company issued protective wear
  • Steel Toe Shoes
  • Slip resistant boots
  • Hearing Protection
  • Machine Operation preferred.
  • Manufacturing or warehouse industry experience.
  • 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.

Nice To Haves

  • Military experience is valued.

Responsibilities

  • Safely grind meats for use in various formulas.
  • Check that grinders are assembled.
  • Prepare meats on the meat table in order thrown.
  • Ensure that proper meats are batched for each formula and weight specification by selecting the proper meats for the formula and conveying them to the grinders.
  • Push meats onto conveyors as indicated by each product formula.
  • Inspect meat blocks for: foreign material, spoilage, off odor, green meat and/or excess denaturing.
  • Reverse plate and change knives.
  • Wash down floor and equipment between batches.
  • Shovel scrap meat from floor to scrap totes with drainage holes.
  • Clean and stack empty pallets neatly for removal to designated areas.
  • Run the fresh meat side of the meat room.
  • Perform weekly sanitation.
  • Participate as a member of the Team, fostering cohesiveness and resolving issues.
  • Maintain familiarity with Simmons’ established operating systems and support their objectives.
  • Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.
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