Utility (Auditor) (D2-Shift, Nights)

Simmons Pet Food; Edgerton (KS); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Pet Food in Edgerton, KS is seeking a versatile Utility team member to support line operations and assist the supervisor. You will also help train new staff on safety, dress code and sanitation practices, while contributing to team-based initiatives and adherence to company policies.

Ideal candidates are capable of performing varied tasks, maintaining hygiene standards, and working in a fast-paced production environment with physical demands such as lifting up to 50 lbs and enduring

Qualifications

• Team-oriented worker capable of adapting to changing tasks.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and maintain cleanliness.
• Comfort with sanitation protocols and production standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of line jobs to assist the supervisor or lead when needed.
• Assist in training new employees on dress requirements, safety, and sanitation.
• Participate as a member of the Team to implement Best practices and policies.
• Adhere to Simmons operating systems and company policies in daily work.
• Carry out duties with physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs and exposure to extreme temperatures.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Sanitation procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Essential Position Responsibilities

To be skilled on a variety of jobs on the line, department or facility in order to assist the supervisor or lead when needed. This includes jobs like breaking down large boxes, inspecting product, sanitation duties and raking raw meat into freezers.

Performs various jobs on the line:

As assigned or required will adapt quickly to new positions and new situations in all areas, will adapt to perform in any assigned job at established production levels.

Assists in training of new employees:

On the basic dress requirements, safety aspects, job assignment and sanitation procedures and policies.

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 Utility 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:

Bending, lifting up to 50 lbs from floor to crown, work on feet all day, must be able to work in extreme temperatures (under 40 degrees-above 100 degrees), noisy environment.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

Will use hair net, ear plugs, and any other protective equipment as needed or required.

Travel:

N/A

Technical Experience:

N/A

Industry Experience:

Preference for Food Processing Industry

Minimum Education:

N/A

Preferred Education:

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.

D2- Shift

Hours: Wed 11:59p-6a, Thu-Sat 6p-6a

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