Packaging Opr SS - Days

Simmons Foods•Siloam Springs, AR

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Operates a machine which bags finished products. Participates as a member of the Team, fostering strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues. Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems and understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems. Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.

Requirements

Must be able to work in temperature extremes (below 40 to over 100 degrees).
Must be able to work on feet for entire shift.
Must be able to lift and stack up to 55 pounds of packaged product from floor to shoulder height.
Must be able to empty package into packaging cylinder repetitively, or hold 55 pounds of finished product inside a bag.
Must be able to climb up and down stairs/ladders to heights of up to 150 feet.
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.

Nice To Haves

Previous machine operation skills, particularly packaging equipment skills preferred.
Manufacturing experience in pet food production preferred.

Responsibilities

Assured packaging of dry pet food products takes place by machine.
Checks holding bins for proper products being stored.
Ensure codes on bags are accurate.
Assures product bag seals properly.
Accurately documents production lots utilized to assist quality assurance program.
Works with other employees to rotate positions.
Reports line or machine problems to Packaging Lead.
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.
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.
Actively look for ways, and reinforces actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.
Understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies) and this position’s role in support of these systems.
Considers the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.