Dark Meat Debone Tech SS- Nights

Simmons Foods; Gentry (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods, Inc. in Gentry, AR is seeking team members to operate and rotate through the dark meat department on a production line. The role emphasizes adherence to quality, safety and Lean processes while supporting team objectives.

Responsibilities include moving through multiple positions such as hanger, trimmer, styler, and labeler on a rotating schedule, with emphasis on reliability, attention to detail, and collaborating with coworkers in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a food processing facility.
• Ability to work in a cold environment (34–40°F).
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Operate and rotate through dark meat department positions on schedule.
• Collaborate with team to follow policies and improve processes.
• Maintain awareness of safety, quality systems, and cleanliness.
• Perform duties as needed to support business objectives.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

LEAN knowledge

Tools

Machinery

Job description

To be fluent in all dark meat debone production work on a rotation basis. These include the following jobs: hanger, trimmers, styler, bone trimmer, box liner, scale operator, CVP operator, labeler, stackers.

Essential Position Responsibilities

Performs the above positions in the dark meat department.

Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in the ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best 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 reinforce 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, LEAN); 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 person in this position and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person as to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describes all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

Physical Activities: Occasional bending of the neck, lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds. Frequent bending of the waist, twisting at the neck. Constant standing up to 10 hours per shift, twisting at the waist, simple grasping, power grasping, pushing/pulling, reaching above, at and below shoulder level, repetitive motion of the shoulders, arms and hands, use of vision. Work Environment: Inside line work that may be around ingredients that contain allergens with strong odor; around loud equipment/machinery; walking around drains, footbaths, hoses; wet; cold environment that ranges between 34*-40* degrees.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Hearing protection, protective eyewear, hair net/beard net, liners, smock, gloves, slip-resistant footwear and other protective equipment as needed or required.

Travel: NA

Technical Experience: Preferred experience working around machinery.

Industry Experience: To work knowledge of a food processing facility.

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