Utility Packaging EM VP; Sun-Tues: 5:30am-5:35pm; W: 5:30am-11:35am

Simmons Foods

14d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the Production or Packaging portion of the Pet Food business. The Utility Operator is responsible for filling in for employees during breaks and absences, operating all necessary equipment in their assigned area, and maintaining the quality of plant operations. Key duties include recording various operational data, ensuring all areas are cleaned to standard, and performing weekly sanitation. The role also involves active participation as a team member, fostering cohesiveness, and adhering to Simmons' established operating systems, including quality, security, and company policies. The position requires an understanding of individual actions' impact on these systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

Requirements

Must be able to read, write and understand English.
Communication skills & decision quality - Must have the ability to make good decisions and communicate effectively with others and leadership team.
A highly responsive ability to react to daily production priorities in a calm and focused manner.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk.
Have the ability to walk up and down stairs.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Safety glasses
steel toed shoes
Ear Plugs
Hair Net
Background in manufacturing.

Nice To Haves

May be required to obtain and maintain company issued forklift license

Responsibilities

FILLS IN FOR EMPLOYEES DURING BREAKS AND ANY TYPE OF ABSENCE WHILE MAINTAINING THE CONTINUING QUALITY OF THE PLANT OPERATION.
Fully operates all necessary equipment in the assigned area.
Record downtime, can loss, lot #’s, record temperature, and any other report documentation.
Ensures all areas are cleaned to standard.
Performs weekly sanitation.
Participates as a member of the Team.
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.
Fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc.
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 and actively look for ways, and reinforces actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.
Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.