IF2 Tech (Day Shift)

Simmons Foods, Inc.; Siloam Springs (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods, Inc. is hiring for an entry-level role on our production line in Siloam Springs, AR. You will rotate through packer, scaler, styler and grader positions, maintain line speeds, and adapt to product-specific rates.

You will work on a moving conveyor, pack by hand and with packaging machines, inspect and remove product that fails to meet standards, and cooperate with the team to uphold BEST practices. Veterans are welcome.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing environments preferred.
• Ability to work on a fast-moving production line.
• Team-oriented with willingness to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Spread product on a fast-moving conveyor belt by hand.
• Perform packing by hand and with a packaging machine.
• Inspect, grade, and remove product that does not meet standards.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Job description

To learn, perform and rotate between the positions of packer, scaler, styler and grader positions and as needed 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 at a fast pace to spread product out on the belt
• Performs multiple types of packing by hand and packaging machine
• Inspects, grades, and removes product that does not meet standards

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 team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforces actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.

Simmons' established 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 IF 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 move, push or pull up to 70 pounds from table to scales at waste level and bend, stoop, walk, climb up and down stairs, stand and work in a cold, wet, noisy, dusty environment for 8-12 hour shifts

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): (STD) waterproof gloves, sleeves, waterproof slip resistant footwear and ear plugs

Travel: N/A

Technical Experience: Preferred experience in manufacturing

Industry Experience: Preference for poultry or food processing organization.

Minimum Education: N/A

Preferred Education: N/A

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