Condemned Handler SW-Nights

Simmons Foods; Southwest City (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods is seeking a Condemned Handler to move condemned poultry from processing area to rendering area in our Southwest City, Missouri facility. The role requires ensuring safe transport, proper waste handling, and adherence to BE.ST practices with the team.

You will follow PPE requirements, operate a two-wheelbarrow cart, and document basic information as needed. Prior experience around machinery is preferred, and reliability in a fast-paced plant setting is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication and decision-making abilities with leadership.
• Experience working around machinery is preferred.
• Knowledge of processing facility operations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Move condemned poultry from processing area to rendering area.
• Transport condemned barrels using a two-wheelbarrow cart.
• Record information on forms as required.
• Follow team processes and be part of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Comply with PPE requirements and maintain a clean, safe work area.

Skills

Communication skills

Decision quality

Tools

Machinery experience

Job description

Move condemned poultry from processing area to rendering area.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Locating and transporting product on drains and major walkway to rendering area.Transports condemn barrels to correct areas by using a two wheelbarrow cart.May sprays condemn barrels with red dye. May record information of condemned products on forms. Keep an eye out for condensation, mops as needed.

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 Condemned Handler 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.

Physical Activities: Be able to efficiently work in a plant environment.Regularly required to stand, reach and move about the facility.Light to moderate physical effort required. Frequent bending at the waist.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Will use waterproof footwear, gloves, apron, hearing protection, hair net(s) and other protective equipment as needed or required.

Travel: NA

Technical Experience: Preferred experience working around machinery.

Industry Experience: Preference for working knowledge of a processing facility.

Preferred Education :NA

Competencies: Communication skills & decision quality - Must have the ability to make good decisions and communicate effectively with others and leadership team.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.