Floater VBC - 1st Shift

Simmons Prepared Foods Inc; Van Buren (AR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Prepared Foods Inc is seeking a Floater VBC for 1st shift to assist daily shipping operations within the Evis department. The role supports production, adapts to changing needs, and contributes to team goals in a plant environment.

Candidates should be able to stand, move, and operate in a cold, wet, and noisy setting, with PPE provided. Lifting up to 40 lbs and active participation in team initiatives are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in production processes is preferred.
• Background in poultry or food processing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Move to any area in shipping based on need.
• Support production by working in all shipping areas.
• Participate in team meetings and uphold BEST practices.
• Ensure compliance with Simmons operating systems and policies.
• Perform other duties as necessary to support business objectives.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Decision making

Job description

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Floater VBC - 1st Shift

• Posted on October 21, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

• Shipping
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: FLOAT049490

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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