Tote & Forklift Loader — Lean Production Team Player

Simmons Animal Nutrition, Inc; Southwest City (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Animal Nutrition, Inc. is seeking a production associate to support loading and moving finished products within the facility. The role requires operating a forklift to load and transfer materials between trailers, and to keep totes and the work area clean and safe.

You will follow standard work instructions and safety policies. The position emphasizes teamwork, adherence to quality standards, and the ability to read flow paths while maintaining production speeds.

Responsibilities

• Loads finished product into trailers using forklift.
• Ensures totes are empty.
• Removes paper and plastic from totes and disposes.
• Manually breaks down totes and manually stack pallets.
• Read, understand and follow all Standard Work Instructions (S.W.I.) and Training within Industry (T.W.I.) utilizing Lean rules and principles.
• Work safely following all Simmons policies and requirements. Or various government agencies concerning safety, environment, and vehicles, handling of feed products, packaging, ingredients and any other related items.
• Operate all equipment and maintain production speeds and quality of the finished product.
• Keep your department clean and uncluttered throughout your shift.
• Complete all forms in department.
• Performs essential position responsibilities with little or no supervision.
• Read and understand flow paths.
• Ability to realize hazards and take precautions.
• 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 this position 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 : Ability to work in a wet, noisy, dusty, humid, hot or cold environment. Ability to walk and stand on feet for up to 12 hours per shift. Ability to climb stairs / fixed ladders occasionally. Requires bending, stooping and kneeling occasionally. Ability lift and carry 50 lbs occasionally. Ability to shovel product from floor level to shoulder level occasionally. Ability to pull, position, and use high pressure wash down hoses occasionally. Ability to work with various chemicals and identify and use PPE in accordance with SDS sheets. Ability to pass a fit test, physical, and pulmonary (lung capacity ) function test. Equipment: Forklift, fall arrest harness, hard hat, eye protection, hearing protection, safety footwear, hand tools, pitch fork, shovel, computer, H2S monitor and full face respirator.
• Travel: None
• Technical Experience: None
• Industry Experience: None
• We value military experience and welcome veterans to join our team.
• Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Job description

Simmons Animal Nutrition, Inc. is seeking a production associate to support loading and moving finished products within the facility. The role requires operating a forklift to load and transfer materials between trailers, and to keep totes and the work area clean and safe.

You will follow standard work instructions and safety policies. The position emphasizes teamwork, adherence to quality standards, and the ability to read flow paths while maintaining production speeds.