Lead Processing C6 QT (2nd shift)

About the role

Assist the supervisor in accomplishing production requirements per company, customer and government requirements.

Responsibilities

• Orientate new team members to their jobs including basic dress requirements and good manufacturing practices, safety aspects, job assignments and sanitation procedures and policies; also serves as a mentor.
• Communicate with team members, supervisors, management, QA and USDA regarding any information about the line they are working on.
• Complete required written and electronic reports.
• Assist with timekeeping management of line/department employees (schedule rotations, breaks, etc.).
• Set up equipment for the line daily for start-up, making sure standards and quality are met within the department.
• Work on the line with product and monitor belts to ensure that the proper speed is set.
• Ensure that goals are met daily and help set new goals and improve morale within the department and with organizational skills and compliance with USDA.
• 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.
• As a member of the Team, foster strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc.
• Accept 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 reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.
• Be familiar 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 - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
• Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.

Physical Activities

• Frequent lifting/carrying of up to 50 pounds depending on the department; standing; bending & twisting of the waist and neck; squatting; climbing stairs & ladders; kneeling; crawling; power grasping; pushing/pulling; reaching above, at and below shoulder level; repetitive motion of shoulders, arms and hands.
• Constant walking; grasping; fine manipulation/feeling with hands; use of vision & hearing; talking.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): waterproof gloves, sleeves, waterproof slip resistant footwear and ear plugs.

Qualifications

• May need to obtain and maintain a company issued forklift and pallet jack license.
• Preference for poultry or food processing organization experience.
• Ability to communicate from team member to upper management; must maintain a positive attitude; be able to do various jobs, multitask.
• Communication skills & decision quality - Must have the ability to make good decisions and communicate effectively with others and leadership team.
• We value military experience and welcome veterans to join our team.