Packaging Operator | KS Nights

Work at Simmons•Siloam Springs, AR

About The Position

The Packaging Operator operates machinery that bags finished dry pet food products. The role checks holding bins for the correct products, verifies bag codes, ensures bags are sealed properly, and accurately documents production lots for the quality assurance program. The operator works with other employees to rotate positions and reports line or machine problems to the Packaging Lead. As a team member, the Packaging Operator participates in team development, communication, and implementation of concepts, programs, and policies; coordinates work to support B.E.S.T. practices; attends appropriate team meetings; and supports team cohesiveness and resolution of issues. The role also maintains familiarity with Simmons’ operating systems, including quality, security, office environment, and company policies, and communicates concerns or improvement ideas. Other duties may be assigned in support of business objectives. The position works Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Work may be indoors or outdoors and involves temperature extremes. The operator must be on their feet for the entire shift, repeatedly lift and stack packages weighing up to 55 pounds from floor to shoulder height, handle 55-pound bags of finished product, and climb stairs or ladders to heights of up to 150 feet. Required protective equipment includes a head covering, ear plugs, safety glasses, and non-skid steel-toed boots, along with other protective equipment as needed or required.

Requirements

Previous machine operation skills are preferred, particularly packaging equipment skills.
Manufacturing experience in pet food production is preferred.
Ability to work in temperatures below 40 to over 100 degrees.
Ability to remain on feet for the entire shift.
Ability to repeatedly lift and stack packaged product weighing up to 55 pounds from floor to shoulder height and empty packages into a packaging cylinder, or hold 55 pounds of finished product inside a bag.
Ability to climb stairs or ladders to heights of up to 150 feet.
Ability to work indoors or outdoors.
Use required personal protective equipment, including head covering, ear plugs, safety glasses, and non-skid steel-toed boots.

Nice To Haves

Previous machine operation skills, particularly packaging equipment skills.
Manufacturing experience in pet food production.
Military experience is valued; veterans are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

Operate machinery to bag finished dry pet food products.
Check holding bins to ensure the proper products are stored.
Verify that codes on bags are accurate.
Ensure product bags are properly sealed.
Document production lots accurately to support the quality assurance program.
Work with other employees to rotate positions.
Report line or machine problems to the Packaging Lead.
Participate in team development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies.
Coordinate work with team members to support B.E.S.T. practices.
Attend appropriate team meetings and contribute to team cohesiveness.
Identify and raise issues that lack cohesiveness to the team leader and work supportively with the team to resolve them.
Maintain familiarity with Simmons’ established operating systems and communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.