Mill Utility Services SW

Work at Simmons•Fairland, OK

10d

About The Position

Maintains the facility and grounds in accordance with the facility manager’s requirements, company standards, and applicable U.S.D.A. and local, state, and federal requirements. The role performs housekeeping and general utility work in the warehouse, mill areas, and surrounding grounds, including removing trash, sweeping and cleaning work areas and decks, taking bin measurements, and reducing dust and spider-web accumulation. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The position also supports team operations, participates in team meetings and ongoing development and implementation of team concepts, and follows Simmons’ established operating systems and policies. Other duties may be assigned in support of business objectives.

Requirements

Must be able to lift and move up to 100 pounds from any level.
Must be able to work in temperature extremes, outdoors, on feet for the entire shift, and in a dusty environment.
Must be able to climb ladders throughout the shift.
Must be able to pass a company-issued forklift written and driving test if needed.

Nice To Haves

Preference for experience in a poultry or food processing organization.
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
Military experience is valued; veterans are welcome to join the team.

Responsibilities

Remove empty ingredient bags and other trash from the warehouse.
Sweep warehouse floors, including areas between pallet rows and equipment racks.
Maintain and clean work areas on and around the warehouse ramp.
Keep the areas around dumpsters and the boneyard clean, including removing buildup from concrete edges.
Take bin measurements daily or as needed.
Keep the yard, driveways, and grounds orderly by picking up trash, cutting weeds, and filling tire ruts and holes.
Sweep and maintain the bin deck, silo deck, distributor floors, and whirley-cleaner deck.
Check receiving scales for loose ingredients and sweep the scales and driveway approaches as necessary.
Clean the manlift, including its inside, top, and the area below it on the first floor.
Help with housekeeping in other mill areas as needed.
Perform housekeeping throughout the shift to minimize dust and spider webs in the warehouse, equipment racks, walls, pallets, roof area, baghouses, elevator legs, equipment, bin deck, silo deck, catwalks, distributor decks, and whirley-cleaner decks as needed.
Participate as a member of the team and contribute to 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, raise concerns about areas lacking cohesiveness to the team leader, and work supportively with the team to resolve issues and improve synergy.
Maintain familiarity with Simmons’ established operating systems, understand this position’s role in supporting them, consider the impact of individual actions, and communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.