Process Monitor SA- C Team

Simmons Foods•Southwest City, MO

11d

About The Position

The Process Monitor supports plant operations by monitoring and assisting key rendering processes, performing sampling and documentation, and helping maintain safe, efficient performance across major areas. The role provides flexible coverage in the Grinding Room, Meat Control, Feather Control, Raw Material Receiving, Blood System operations, sampling functions, and general sanitation. It collects and analyzes samples to monitor process performance and product quality, and makes or recommends adjustments based on results. Between sampling intervals, the Process Monitor assists in operational areas to help systems run efficiently. The employee follows Standard Work Instructions (S.W.I.), Training within Industry (T.W.I.), Lean principles, company policies, and applicable safety and environmental guidelines. The role operates assigned equipment, monitors production speeds and finished-product quality, completes accurate documentation, and maintains a clean and safe work area. It also includes teamwork, participation in meetings and team initiatives, communication with leadership and coworkers, and other duties as directed by the shift supervisor.

Requirements

Ability to work in wet, noisy, dusty, humid, hot, or cold environments.
Ability to remain on feet for an entire shift and to walk and stand for more than 10 hours per shift.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to occasionally climb stairs and fixed or vertical ladders.
Ability to occasionally bend, kneel, push, and pull.
Ability to use small power tools and laboratory equipment for sampling and analysis.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including a hard hat, eye protection, hearing protection, safety footwear, and an H2S monitor.

Nice To Haves

Military experience is valued; veterans are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

Provide flexible coverage across the Grinding Room, Meat Control, Feather Control, Raw Material Receiving, Blood System operations, sampling functions, and general sanitation.
Collect and analyze hourly samples across all three systems, as well as fat, feather, and blood samples, to monitor process performance and product quality.
Make or recommend process adjustments based on sample results to maintain optimal operating conditions.
Support daily plant operations between sampling intervals by assisting in key areas to help systems operate efficiently.
Read, understand, and follow Standard Work Instructions (S.W.I.) and Training within Industry (T.W.I.), using Lean rules and principles.
Work safely in accordance with company policies, requirements, and applicable safety and environmental guidelines.
Operate assigned equipment and monitor production speeds and finished-product quality.
Complete required forms and accurate documentation to track data and support real-time decisions.
Maintain a clean, uncluttered work area; identify hazards and take appropriate precautions.
Perform essential responsibilities with little or no supervision and communicate effectively with leadership and team members.
Participate in team development, communication, implementation of team concepts and policies, and appropriate team meetings.
Coordinate work and support B.E.S.T. (Better Easier Safer Today) practices with team members.
Identify and raise team-cohesion issues with the team leader and work supportively with the team to resolve them.
Maintain familiarity with Simmons operating systems and communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Perform other related duties as directed by the shift supervisor and other duties needed to support business objectives.