Moffett Operator SS-(Night Shift)

Simmons Foods; Gentry (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods is seeking a Loader Operator to load and unload cages from trailers at our poultry facilities in Arkansas. You will operate a diesel forklift or Moffett, moving cages with care to minimize damage to birds and equipment, while keeping to the kill schedule.

As a member of the team, you will follow Simmons’ operating systems, participate in safety and continuous improvement programs, wear PPE, and perform routine maintenance on equipment. Travel is not required.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience with large moving equipment.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a company issued forklift license.
• Preference for poultry or food processing experience.
• Military experience welcome to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload cages from trailers using a diesel forklift.
• Operate a front-end loader or Moffett as required.
• Monitor loaded birds to prevent bruising or mortality.
• Maintain production requirements as per kill schedule.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and check fluid levels.
• Foster teamwork and follow Simmons Operating Systems; participate in safety programs.
• Wear PPE and adhere to safety protocols.

Skills

Forklift operation

Front-end loader operation

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Tools

Moffett forklift

Front-end loader

Job description

To use diesel forklift and loader to load and unload cages from trailers as poultry is moved from farm to processing plant.

Operates a front-end loader or Moffett forklift in RKP. Directs operations in farms or RKP at poultry plants for loading poultry onto trailers.

Uses industrial diesel forklift or Moffett to load and unload cages with a minimum damage to poultry or equipment.

Monitors the loaded birds to help prevent bruising or poultry dead on arrival.

Maintains production requirements as set forth by the kill schedule.

Maintains all fluid levels in truck and loader. Performs routine maintenance on equipment.

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 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 Loader Operator 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

Be able to efficiently work in a plant environment. Regularly required to stand, reach and move about the facility. Moderate to heavy physical effort required. Must be able to work in extreme temperatures.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Will use waterproof footwear, gloves, hearing protection and other protective equipment as needed or required.

Travel

None.

Technical Experience

Preferred experience in working with large moving equipment, such as a front-end loader. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a company issued forklift license.

Industry Experience

Preference for poultry or food processing organization.

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