Utility Production EM; Sun-Tues 6:30p-6:30a Wed 6:30p-12:30a

Simmons Foods • Emporia, KS

132d

About The Position

To support the Production or Packaging portion of the Pet Food business. 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. As a member of the Team, 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. Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: 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: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the Utility Operator 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.

Requirements

• Background in manufacturing.
• Ability to stand and walk regularly.
• Ability to walk up and down stairs.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• May be required to obtain and maintain company issued forklift license.
• Strong communication skills and decision quality.

Nice To Haves

• Military experience is valued and veterans are welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Support the Production or Packaging portion of the Pet Food business.
• Fill in for employees during breaks and absences.
• Fully operate all necessary equipment in the assigned area.
• Record downtime, can loss, lot #'s, record temperature, and other report documentation.
• Ensure all areas are cleaned to standard.
• Perform weekly sanitation.
• 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 major issues.
• Identify areas lacking cohesiveness and bring them to the attention of the team leader.
• Communicate concerns and improvement ideas regarding operating systems.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods