FPT VBC - Grinders - NS

Simmons Animal Nutrition, Inc; Van Buren (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods Hiring Center in Fort Smith, AR is hiring for a full-time grinder role on-site in production. The position involves working a conveyor line, packing and weighing various products, and removing non-conforming pieces to maintain product quality and line speed.

You will contribute to team initiatives and adhere to LEAN and safety standards. The role emphasizes teamwork, quality, and reliability in a fast-paced production environment, with opportunities to participate in continuous

Qualifications

• Effective communication with team and leadership
• Strong decision-making under tight timelines

Responsibilities

• Works on a moving conveyor belt using both hands and handles product on the belt
• Performs multiple types of packing and weighing
• Pulls bones from product; inspects, grades and removes non-conforming items
• Participates in team meetings and supports company policies and LEAN processes
• Maintains awareness of safety, quality, and work area cleanliness

Skills

Communication skills

Decision quality

Job description

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FPT VBC - Grinders - NS

• Posted on October 14, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

• On-site
• Production
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: FPTVB049440

Description

To learn, perform and rotate between the positions of packer, scaler, styler and grader and as needed to maintain line speeds on any given product at the designated rate for that product.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Works on a moving conveyor belt using both hands. Spreads or styles product by hand on the belt;

Performs multiple types of packing and weighing.

Pulls bones from product; inspects, grades and removes product that does not meet standards.

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 describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

Physical Activities: Must be able to move, push or pull up to 55 pounds from table to scales at waist level and bend, stoop, walk, stand and work in a cold, wet, noisy, dusty environment for entire shift. This position involves repetitive motion and may include rotating through cold and hot areas of the plant.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Std waterproof gloves, sleeves, hearing protection, slip resistant footwear,

Travel: N/A

Technical Experience: N/A

Industry Experience: Preference for poultry or food processing organization

Preferred Education :N/A

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

Simmons Foods Hiring Center

4900 Rogers Ave, Suite 103-D
Fort Smith, AR
72903

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