Bulk Operator EM: Wed 11p-5a Thurs-Sat 5p-5a

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.
• Use proper PPE: steel toed shoes, ear plugs, hair net, safety glasses.
• Participate as a member of the Team.
• Attend appropriate team meetings.
• Identify and address issues that lack cohesiveness within the team.

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.
• Communicate concerns and improvement ideas related to the systems.

Physical Activities

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

Technical Experience

• Machine Operation preferred.

Industry Experience

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

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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

Travel

N/A.

Other Duties

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.

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.