Grinder Operator | KS Days

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Operate grinder/extruder ensuring proper operation of the machine.
• Makes adjustments as needed, accurately records written data tied to individual batches as it enters extrusion. Data is reported to quality assurance.
• Mixes proper ingredients at correct temperature, supplies and loads any material needed for the proper mixture of pet food.
• Changes screens and rotation of hammers through touch screen computer.
• 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

• 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.

Physical Activities

• Must be able to work in temperature extremes (below 40 to over 100 degrees).
• Work on feet entire shift.
• Lift up to 55 pounds of material or product from floor to shoulder height repetitively.
• Climb up and down stairs/ladders to heights of 150 feet.
• Work inside or outside.
• Bend and stoop in tight enclosed area when required.
• See and use electronic screens.
• Use personal protective equipment (head covering, ear plugs, safety glasses, skid resistant steel toe shoes, and any other protective equipment as needed or required).

Travel

• Not applicable

Technical Experience

• Basic understanding of computer usage is required.

Industry Experience

• Pet food production experience preferred.
• Preferred pet food production experience.
• We value military experience and welcome veterans to join our team.

Application Information

For immediate consideration of hourly production positions located in the area from Siloam Springs, AR to Decatur, AR please apply in person: Monday & Friday, between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm at: Simmons Foods Hiring Center 2998 Highway 412 East, Suite 80 Siloam Springs, AR 72761 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.

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