Mixer Operator PF SS Nights

Simmons Foods • Siloam Springs, AR

6d • Onsite

About The Position

To create batches of products following formulas that conforms to company
requirements.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Mixes proper ingredients at correct temperature while supplying and loading any
materials needed for the proper mixture of pet food. 

Ensures proper machine operation by making adjustments as needed to accurately
control and record written data tied to individual batches to report to quality
assurance.  

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 Mixer 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

• Must be able to work in a dry, dusty and noisy environment and temperature extremes (below 40 to over 100 degrees), work on feet for entire shift, lift up to 55 pounds of materials or ingredients from floor to shoulder height repetitively, climb up and down ladders/stairs to heights of 150 feet, and work inside or outside.
• Will use head covering, ear plugs, safety glasses, non skid steel toed boots, and any other protective equipment as needed or required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a forklift license.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Communication skills & decision quality - Must have the ability to make good decisions and communicate effectively with others and leadership team.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred pet food production and heavy machinery experience.

Responsibilities

• Mixes proper ingredients at correct temperature while supplying and loading any materials needed for the proper mixture of pet food.
• Ensures proper machine operation by making adjustments as needed to accurately control and record written data tied to individual batches to report to quality assurance.
• 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; 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees