Further Production Technician VBC - Pack out Line 5 (DS)

Simmons Prepared Foods Inc in; Van Buren (AR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing company in Arkansas is looking for a Further Production Technician. The role involves working on a conveyor belt to pack products and collaborate with team members to enhance line efficiency. Candidates should be able to lift at least 55 pounds and work in varying plant conditions. Experience in poultry processing is preferred. Priority is given to in-person applications.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds.
• Ability to work in a cold, wet, noisy, and dusty environment.
• Preference for experience in poultry or food processing.

Responsibilities

• Work on a moving conveyor belt to pack and style product.
• Inspect and grade product for quality standards.
• Participate in team meetings and ensure work coordination.

Skills

Communication skills

Decision quality

Job description

Overview

Further Production Technician VBC - Pack out Line 5 (DS) (Finance)

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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Industry Experience: Preference for poultry or food processing organization
• Competencies: Communication skills & decision quality - Must have the ability to make good decisions and communicate effectively with others and leadership team.

Additional Information

Travel: N/A

Technical Experience: N/A

Minimum Education: N/A

Preferred Education: N/A

Location and Application: For immediate consideration of hourly production positions located in the area from Fort Smith, AR to Van Buren, AR please apply in person Monday through Friday, between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm at Simmons Foods Hiring Center, 4900 Rogers Ave, Suite 103-D, Fort Smith, AR 72903. In-person applications at our Hiring Center receive priority consideration. You may also apply online; however, positions may be filled at our Hiring Center before online applications are reviewed.