Further Product Tech VB (Day Shift)

Simmons Foods; Van Buren (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Job summary

Simmons Foods Hiring Center in Fort Smith, AR is seeking a team-oriented associate to work on a moving conveyor belt, spreading or styling product by hand and performing various packing and weighing tasks. The role involves inspecting and removing non-conforming product and collaborating with team members to ensure adherence to quality, LEAN processes, and safety protocols.

The position requires active participation in team meetings, understanding of company policies, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Strong communication with team and leadership required.
• Ability to make good decisions and communicate them clearly.
• Ability to work cohesively within a team and support team goals.

Responsibilities

• Operate on a moving conveyor belt and assist with product spreading or styling by hand.
• Perform multiple packing and weighing tasks.
• Inspect, grade and remove product that does not meet standards.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to program and policy development.
• Maintain familiarity with Simmons operating systems and LEAN principles; follow quality and safety guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Decision quality

Teamwork

Job description

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

Minimum Education

• N/A

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.

Location

• Simmons Foods Hiring Center
• 4900 Rogers Ave, Suite 103-D
• Fort Smith, AR
• 72903