Debone Support SS- (Tote maker) Night shift

Simmons Foods, Inc.; Gentry (AR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Veterans welcome

Protective equipment provided

Job summary

Simmons Foods, Inc. is seeking a production support team member to help maintain continuous production flow, sanitation and quality standards in a demanding production environment.

The role involves standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and adhering to PPE, lockout/tagout, and chemical handling procedures. As part of the team, you will participate in daily meetings, support lean initiatives, and ensure safety and cleanliness across the production floor.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand 8–10 hours daily.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Comfort working in cold, wet production environment.
• Follow safety, sanitation and lean operating system requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support continuous production flow and sanitation.
• Report equipment malfunctions and safety concerns to supervision.
• Participate in team development, meetings and policy implementation.
• Follow LEAN principles and company policies.
• Perform general housekeeping and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team worker

LEAN principles

Lockout/Tagout

Chemical handling

Safety awareness

Job description

To be fluent in all debone support work on a stand-alone or rotation basis. These include but are not limited to the following tasks: slat washer, tote wash, tote maker, trash dock, ice packer, tender top collector and other support roles.

Production Support: Supports continuous production flow by keeping product, equipment, and materials where they need to be. Cleans, sorts, sanitizes, and inspects equipment according to established procedures. Follows all food safety, quality, sanitation, and safety requirements, including lockout/tagout and chemical handling when applicable. Reports equipment malfunctions, safety concerns, or quality issues to supervision.

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. Performs general housekeeping and other duties as assigned.

Physical Activities: Must be able to stand 8 to 10 hours a day. Occasional lifting/carrying/stacking up to 50 pounds. Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, and reaching. Constant walking for extended periods, repetitive motion of the shoulders, arms and hands, use of vision. Work Environment: Cold, wet production environment with exposure to water, ice, and cleaning chemicals; around loud, moving equipment and machinery; walking around drains, footbaths, hoses.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Hearing protection, protective eyewear, gloves, aprons, sleeves, footwear – refer to Footwear Standards policy, and other protective equipment as needed or required.

Travel: NA

Technical Experience: N/A

Industry Experience: N/A

We value military experience and welcome veterans to join our team.