Seperator Operator SW Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri 5am-3pm

Simmons Foods, Inc.; Pineville (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods, Inc. is seeking a Separator Machine Operator to load buggies of eggs into a Chick Tray Destacker and operate the machine controls for proper operation.

The role requires handling chicks, monitoring flock numbers, and maintaining clean, safe work areas throughout shifts. The position emphasizes teamwork, adherence to BEST practices, and active participation in team development and policy implementation.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills required.
• Ability to follow safety rules and PPE procedures.
• Team involvement and adherence to BEST practices.
• Willingness to learn and operate a Chick Tray Destacker.

Responsibilities

• Loads buggies of eggs into the Chick Tray Destacker; operates controls to ensure proper operation.
• Monitors flock numbers and keeps flocks separated; makes minor machine adjustments as needed.
• Cleans and disinfects the work area at the end of each shift.
• Participates in team meetings and supports team cohesiveness and company policies.

Education

Basic math skills

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The purpose of this position is to load buggies of eggs into Chick Tray Destacker and to operate controls on the machine for proper operation.

Essential Position Responsibilities

Meets production requirements with the correct operation of the Chick Tray Destacker. Operates a Chick Tray Destacker by manually loading buggies of chicks onto machine, observing flock numbers and keeping the flocks separate, controlling switches on machine, and making any minor adjustments to machine as necessary.

When the machine breaks down it will dump trays of chicks onto the conveyor for vaccination, separating out empty eggshells. Hand transfers the chicks, leaving egg shells behind. Cleans and disinfects the work area at the end of each shift.

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 Separator Machine 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: Visually verifies information, often in small print. Must be able to lift 35-pound trays of chicks from buggies, anywhere from floor to shoulder height and dump the chicks onto a chest level conveyor at various times throughout the shift. Must be able to work in temperature extremes and on feet for the entire shift.

Travel: N/A

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Will use appropriate footwear, hearing protection and other protective equipment as needed or required.

Technical Experience: N/A

Industry Experience: Preference for poultry or food processing organization.

Minimum Education: Basic math skills.

Preferred Education: High School Diploma or GED.

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