Floater VBC - 1st Shift

Simmons Animal Nutrition, Inc; Van Buren (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Animal Nutrition, Inc. is seeking a Floater VBC for 1st shift to support shipping operations across multiple areas in our Van Buren plant. The role requires flexibility, physical stamina, and the ability to adapt to changing production needs.

You will join a team focused on BESt practices, safety, and continuous improvement, with responsibilities ranging from moving materials to assisting in production. Prior experience in food processing is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in production processes and familiarity with large moving equipment.
• Industry experience in poultry or food processing is preferred.
• Strong communication and decision-making abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Moves to any area in shipping based on need.
• Works in all shipping areas supporting production work and adapts to new positions.
• Participates in team development, communicates effectively with leadership and supports policy implementation.
• Familiar with operating systems and company policies; identifies and communicates improvement ideas.

Skills

Communication skills

Decision quality

Job description

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Floater VBC - 1st Shift

Locations

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• Shipping
• Full-Time

Description

This position assists in the daily operations of the Evis department.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Moves to any area in shipping based on need.Works in all shipping areas supporting production work. Adapts to new positions and situations quickly in all the areas.

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 Floater 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. Must be able to work in a cold, wet and noisy environment. Must be able to work on feet for entire shift.Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

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

Travel: NA

Technical Experience: Preferred experience in production process, working with large moving equipment

Industry Experience: Preference for poultry or food processing organization.

Preferred Education : NA

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

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