Grinder Operator C4 SW- A Team

Simmons Animal Nutrition, Inc; Southwest City (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Veteran friendly

Job summary

Simmons Animal Nutrition, Inc. is seeking a Grinder Operator C4 SW- A Team in Southwest City, MO. The role involves operating a grinder/extruder, adjusting settings, recording batch data, and reporting to QA.

You will participate in team development, apply company BE ST practices, and support safety and quality goals. Must be able to work in temperature extremes, operate heavy equipment, and handle physical requirements. Forklift license preferred; training to obtain license if needed.

Qualifications

• Operate grinder/extruder and ensure proper operation of the machine.
• Record data for each batch and report to QA.
• Follow team policies and participate in team development.

Responsibilities

• Operate grinder/extruder ensuring proper operation of the machine and adjust as needed.
• Record batch data and report to quality assurance.
• Work with team to implement BE ST practices and attend meetings.

Skills

Forklift license

Basic computer usage

Heavy machinery experience

Job description

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Grinder Operator C4 SW- A Team

• Posted on September 15, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

Southwest City, MO 64863, USA

• Production
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: GRIND048657

Description

• Operate grinder/extruder ensuring proper operation of the machine. Makes adjustments as needed, accurately records written data tied to individual batches as it enters extrusion. Data is reported to quality assurance.
• Mixes proper ingredients at correct temperature, supplies and loads any material needed for the proper mixture of pet food. Changes screens and rotation of hammers through touch screen computer.

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 teamin 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 Grinder Opr/Extruder Assistant 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: Must be able to work in temperature extremes (below 40 to over 100 degrees), work on feet entire shift,lift, move, push, or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds, climb up and down stairs/ladders to heights of 150 feet, and work inside or outside. Bending and stooping intightenclosed area whenrequired. See and use electronic screens.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Will use head covering, ear plugs (as needed), safety glasses, skid resistant steel toe shoes and any other protective equipment as needed or required.

Travel:

Technical Experience: Basic understanding of computer usage is required. Forklift license preferred, will need to obtain license once in position. Heavy machinery experience preferred.

Industry Experience: Preferred pet food production

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

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