Support, Fort Smith, Specialty Pack, Day Shift

Simmons Foods; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods is seeking a production line support role to assist with setup, supplies and tasks across designated areas. You will work as part of a team, contributing to development and policy implementation while maintaining awareness of system-wide impacts.

The position emphasizes collaboration, safety with PPE and the ability to follow established operating systems, procedures and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum education includes basic math and English comprehension.
• Preferred education is a high school diploma or GED.
• Competencies include clear communication and good decision quality.

Responsibilities

• Sets up line with supplies, equipment or tools for production.
• Performs tasks to assist in designated areas as assigned.
• Participates in team development, communication and policy implementation.
• Follows Simmons operating system principles and maintains awareness of impact on systems.
• Performs other duties as needed to support business objectives.
• Handles physical tasks such as lifting up to 100 lbs and standing for long shifts.

Skills

Communication skills

Decision quality

Education

High School diploma or GED

Basic math skills

Basic English comprehension skills

Job description

To provide support to the production line.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Sets up line with any supplies, equipment or tools necessary for production.
• Performs any task assigned to assist in a designated area.

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 Support 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: Frequent lifting and carrying tubs of product to be dumped into totes; stand for entire shift; lift and dump up to 100 lbs; may require pulling loaded pallets with jack 25% of shift.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Std Waterproof gloves, hearing protection. May be required to wear steel-toe footwear.

Travel: N/A

Technical Experience: N/A

Industry Experience: Preference for poultry or food processing organization.

Minimum Education: Basic math skills, basic English comprehension skills.

Preferred Education: High School diploma or GED.

Competencies: Communication skills & decision quality - Must have the ability to make good decisions and communicate effectively with others and leadership team .