Maintenance Associate (Emporia Main)

Simmons Pet Food Inc; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods is seeking a Maintenance Associate for the Emporia facility. This on-site, full-time role is located in Emporia, KS. You will join a team responsible for maintaining equipment, supporting continuous improvement, and ensuring safety and quality guidelines are followed.

The position emphasizes training, cross-functional collaboration, and development within the facility, with opportunities to contribute to real projects and learn from experienced colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or poultry preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Currently pursuing technical certificate/degree or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive personalized training and exposure to real projects.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and waste reduction.
• Support cross-functional teamwork across departments.
• Adhere to company policies and safety guidelines in daily tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Technical certificate / associate or bachelor’s degree or 2 years related experience

Job description

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Maintenance Associate (Emporia Main)

• Posted on September 3, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

Emporia, KS 66801, USA

• On-site
• Maintenance
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: MAINT048305

Description

As part of Simmons Foods, interns have the opportunity to work on real-world projects that can have a lasting impact on the organization. Participation in the program encourages cross-functional relationships with other departments and personal growth.

As an intern within ourorganization, responsibilities will vary based on the department and role within department. You will receive personalized training and exposure to projects that are real day problems in the department/facility. In addition to your assigned role, you may have the opportunity to take on additional flow to the work assignments across a variety of departments.You will gainmeaningfuland translatableexperiencefrom the real work you will be provided, relationshipmanagement, and professional development.

Create a continuous improvement culture. Develops a continuous improvement culture in order to improve processes and is continuously finding ways to drive out waste. Accomplishes quality performance which meets or exceeds all line, department, facility, company, and USDA/FDA guidelines or grading process for a total quality program and customer relations.

Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in 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 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 Supervisor Trainee 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 on feet for multiple hours, work in various temperatures, and the ability to lift a minimum of 10 pounds.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): As required by visiting facility.

Travel: Depending on assignment

Technical Experience: Knowledge of business and management principles. Willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. Ability to use computers and computer programs. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Industry Experience: Preferred experience in manufacturing or poultry

Minimum Education: In process of completing a technical certificate, associates degree, bachelor's degree, and/or 2 years of related experience

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

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