Further Product Tech, DSI, Fort Smith, Nights

Simmons Prepared Foods Inc; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 45,847,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Prepared Foods Inc in Fort Smith, AR is seeking a full-time on-site Production Packer/Grader role for night shifts. You will operate on a moving conveyor, pack, weigh, and inspect products to maintain line speeds and quality.

You will join a team-focused environment with LEAN practices and a preference for poultry or food processing experience; military veterans are welcomed. Physical ability to handle up to 50 pounds is required; safety PPE provided.

Qualifications

• Preference for poultry or food processing experience
• Ability to work nights
• Military experience welcomed

Responsibilities

• Works on a moving conveyor belt; uses both hands to spread or style product on the belt
• Performs packing, weighing, and removes product that does not meet standards

Job description

Further Product Tech, DSI, Fort Smith, Nights

Locations

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Fort Smith, AR 72916, USA

• On-site
• Production
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: FURTH049170

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 50 pounds from table to scales at waist level and bend, stoop, walk, stand, and work in a cold, wet, noisy, dusty environment for the 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. Refer to Footwear Standards Policy.

Travel: N/A

Technical Experience: N/A

Industry Experience: Preference for poultry or food processing organization

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

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