Utility Crew QT (2nd shift)

Work at Simmons•Quakertown, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Utility Crew member performs general duties as directed by the room operator, supporting recycling, production-line needs, sanitation, and team operations. The role handles recyclable and waste materials, totes, rejected product, and basic cleanup while following established procedures and operating-system principles. The position works indoors around loud equipment and machinery in a cool, wet environment, and requires use of specified personal protective equipment. No travel is required.

Requirements

Must be able to speak and comprehend English.
Must be comfortable with personal computers.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds independently.
Must be able to stand and move about the facility and perform active range-of-motion movements as needed.
Must be able to work in a cool environment down to 40 degrees Fahrenheit for at least eight hours.
Must be able to perform the physical activities and work in the environment described, including frequent standing, bending, grasping, pushing/pulling, reaching, and walking around drains, footbaths, and hoses.
Must wear a hard hat, safety glasses, smock, and safety-toed shoes.

Nice To Haves

Grinding experience is preferred.
Poultry or food manufacturing experience is preferred.
A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Military experience is valued; veterans are welcome.

Responsibilities

Deliver trash and recyclables to the appropriate room using a hand-operated pallet jack to transport gondolas of cardboard, pallets, and plastic.
Load totes into the baler, operate the machine, move bailed product into trailers, organize recyclables, and place non-recycled materials in appropriate bins.
Tear down totes, operate the tote dumper, remove pallets from empty totes, break down totes, and load them into trash gondolas.
Inspect product at the metal detector, visually examine material when the detector activates, and remove offending items.
Build totes, visually inspect labels, and move or deliver rejected product from the line.
Assemble and disassemble items as directed and refer issues to the room operator.
Perform basic cleanup, maintain room cleanliness, and help with weekly sanitation according to established procedures.
Assist operators in preparing cleaning chemicals, verifying correct concentration, and ensuring appropriate chemicals are loaded.
Demonstrate correct lock-out/tag procedures.
Participate in team development, communication, implementation of team concepts and policies, and coordination of work using B.E.S.T. practices.
Attend appropriate team meetings and work with the team to address issues that affect cohesiveness and organizational synergy.
Maintain familiarity with Simmons’ operating systems, including quality, security, office environment, and company policies; consider the impact of individual actions and communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.