Bulk Operator EM: Sun-Tues 6am-6pm Wed 6am-12pm

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Read and accurately interpret batching sheets and other production documents to determine the order and quantity of ingredients.
• Add pre-weighed "super-micros" as referenced on the batching sheets.
• Stage ingredients to be batched.
• Clean totes to contain the batches.
• Record production-related data including lot numbers, supplier, batching date code, and plan # for each ingredient on batch sheets.
• Inspect each ingredient bag for condition, foreign material, grain lumps, off color, off odor, infestation, or expired materials.
• Perform batching, weighing each ingredient per the card into tote, labeling tote and staging tote.
• Ensure the operator stays 15 batches ahead according to the production schedule.
• Conduct general cleaning of area including maintenance of gravy room, filtration system, and dry ingredient area in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Cover unused ingredients to prevent contamination and tape opened bags shut, dating and initialing each one.
• Participate as a member of the Team.
• Participate in ongoing development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies.
• Coordinate work to ensure B.E.S.T practices with all team members.
• Attend appropriate team meetings.
• Identify and address areas lacking cohesiveness within the team and work with the team to resolve issues.
• Accept responsibility to quickly identify and address areas lacking cohesiveness within the team.
• Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.

Physical Activities

• Sit, stand, and walk regularly.
• Physically move bags of ingredients and totes weighing from 40 - 60 pounds.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Steel toed shoes
• Ear Plugs
• Hair Net
• Safety glasses

Simmons Operating Systems Principles and Objectives

• Familiarity with Simmons' established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies).
• Understand the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position's role in support of these systems.
• Consider the impact of individual actions on the systems.
• Communicate concerns and improvement ideas related to the systems.

Technical Experience

• Machine Operation preferred.

Industry Experience

• Manufacturing or warehouse experience.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk.
• Physically move bags of ingredients and totes weighing from 40 - 60 pounds.

Travel

• N/A.

Language Skills

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Application Information

• For immediate consideration of hourly production positions located in the area of Emporia, KS please apply in person Monday through Friday, between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm at:
• Simmons Foods Hiring Center
• 1300 East Logan Ave
• Emporia, KS 66801
• In person applications at our Hiring Center receive priority consideration.
• You may still apply for positions online; however please note that positions may be filled at our Hiring Center before our online applications are reviewed.