Process Monitor SA- A Team

Work at Simmons•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 across the Grinding Room, Meat Control, Feather Control, Raw Material Receiving, Blood System operations, sampling functions, and general sanitation as needed. The position collects and analyzes hourly samples from all three systems, along with fat, feather, and blood samples, to monitor process performance and product quality. Based on sample results, the Process Monitor makes or recommends process adjustments and assists in key areas between sampling intervals to help systems run efficiently. The role follows Standard Work Instructions and Training within Industry, applies Lean principles, operates assigned equipment, monitors production speeds and finished-product quality, and completes accurate documentation. The Process Monitor works safely in accordance with company policies and applicable safety and environmental guidelines, keeps the work area clean, identifies hazards, and performs responsibilities with little or no supervision. The role communicates with leadership and team members, participates in team meetings and ongoing team development, and supports cohesive implementation of team concepts, programs, policies, and B.E.S.T. practices. The position also supports Simmons operating systems by understanding their requirements, maintaining familiarity with them, and communicating concerns and improvement ideas. Other related duties may be assigned by the shift supervisor.

Requirements

Ability to work in wet, noisy, dusty, humid, hot, or cold environments.
Ability to work on one's feet for an entire shift and walk or 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.
Ability to use 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, as well as other facility-required PPE.

Nice To Haves

Military experience is valued; veterans are welcome to join the team.

Responsibilities

Provide flexible coverage across the Grinding Room, Meat Control, Feather Control, Raw Material Receiving, Blood System operations, sampling functions, and general sanitation as needed.
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.
Assist in key areas between sampling intervals to support efficient system operation.
Read, understand, and follow Standard Work Instructions (S.W.I.) and Training within Industry (T.W.I.), applying Lean rules and principles.
Follow company policies and applicable safety and environmental guidelines.
Operate equipment as assigned and monitor production speeds and finished-product quality.
Complete required forms and maintain accurate documentation to track data and support real-time decision-making.
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.
Perform other related duties as directed by the shift supervisor and other duties necessary to support business objectives.
Participate in team development, communication, implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies, and coordination of work to ensure B.E.S.T. practices.
Attend appropriate team meetings and contribute to team cohesiveness, raising and helping resolve issues that affect it.
Maintain familiarity with Simmons operating systems and the role's responsibilities in supporting them; communicate concerns and improvement ideas.