Sample Runner SA (D Shift)

Simmons Foods•Southwest City, MO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This job consists of collecting hourly samples for each of the 3 systems, 2 fat samples, feather samples and blood samples. It requires repetitive climbing, lots of walking throughout the plant, and good communication, computer, and penmanship skills. It requires upper body and arm strength due to frequently climbing vertical ladders and having to pull up your own weight, and not being afraid of heights. The role also involves the ability to help in other areas of the plant between sample collections. The Sample Runner must read, understand, and follow all Standard Work Instructions (S.W.I.) and Training within Industry (T.W.I.) utilizing Lean rules and principles. They must work safely, following all Simmons policies and requirements, or various government agencies concerning safety, environment, and vehicles, handling of feed products, packaging, ingredients, and any other related items. The role involves operating all equipment, monitoring and maintaining production speeds and quality of the finished product, and keeping the department clean and uncluttered throughout the shift. Accomplishing any other related duties as directed by the shift supervisor and completing all department forms are also key responsibilities. The position requires performing essential responsibilities with little or no supervision. The ability to recognize hazards and take precautions is essential. The Sample Runner participates as a member of the Team, engaging in ongoing development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies. They coordinate work to ensure B.E.S.T. practices with all team members and attend appropriate team meetings. As a team member, they foster strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues such as direction, annual plan, budget, and policy changes. They accept 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 to achieve synergy within the larger organization. The role requires familiarity with Simmons' established operating systems (e.g., quality, security, office environment, company policies) and understanding the responsibility to maintain this familiarity, including the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas. This position description is intended to guide the activities of this position 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. The role requires the ability to work in a wet, noisy, dusty, humid, hot or cold environment. The ability to walk and stand on feet for more than 10 hours per shift is necessary. Climbing stairs and fixed and vertical ladders is required occasionally. Occasional bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling are also part of the job. The ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 lbs is required.

Requirements

Ability to operate lab equipment to provide finished product analytics.
Great communication skills.
Computer skills.
Penmanship skills.
Upper body and arm strength due to frequently climbing vertical ladders and having to pull up your own weight.
Not afraid of heights.
Ability to help in other places of the plant between samples.
Ability to work in a wet, noisy, dusty, humid, hot or cold environment.
Ability to walk and stand on feet for more than 10 hours per shift.
Ability to climb stairs / fixed and vertical ladders occasionally.
Requires occasional bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Hard hat, eye protection, hearing protection, safety footwear, and H2S monitor and full face respirator.

Nice To Haves

We value military experience and welcome veterans to join our team.

Responsibilities

Collect hourly samples for each of the 3 systems, 2 fat samples, feather samples and blood samples.
Perform repetitive climbing.
Walk throughout the plant.
Read, understand and follow all Standard Work Instructions (S.W.I.) and Training within Industry (T.W.I.) utilizing Lean rules and principles.
Work safely following all Simmons policies and requirements or various government agencies concerning safety, environment, and vehicles, handling of feed products, packaging, ingredients and any other related items.
Operate all equipment, monitor and maintain production speeds and quality of the finished product.
Keep department clean and uncluttered throughout the shift.
Accomplish any other related duties as directed by shift supervisor.
Complete all forms in department.
Perform essential position responsibilities with little or no supervision.
Realize hazards and take precautions.
Participate as a member of the Team.
Participate in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies.
Coordinate work to ensure B.E.S.T. practices with all team members.
Attend appropriate team meetings.
Foster strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues.
Accept 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 reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger Organization.
Be familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies).
Understand the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems.
Consider the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.