Lead Processing Class 6 EM- Flex- Pouch Packaging - Sun-Thurs 10:30p-6:30a

Essential Position 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.
• Serves as a mentor.
• Communicates with team members, supervisors, management, QA and USDA regarding any information about the line they are working on.
• Completes required written and electronic reports.
• Aids in timekeeping management of line/department employees (schedule rotations, breaks, etc.).
• Sets up equipment for the line daily for start-up, making sure standards and quality are met within the department.
• Works on the line with product and monitor belts to ensure that the proper speed is set.
• Ensures that goals are met daily and helps set new goals and improve morale within the department and with organizational skills and compliance with USDA.
• 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

• Familiarity 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

• 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.

Technical Experience

• May need to obtain and maintain a company issued forklift and pallet jack license.

Industry Experience

• Preference for poultry or food processing organization.

Minimum Education

• Basic math skills.
• Reading, writing, computer knowledge.
• Must be able to read, write and understand English.

Preferred Education

• Bilingual preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Competencies

• Ability to communicate from team member to upper management.
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability 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.

Company Information

• For immediate consideration of hourly production positions located in the area of Emporia, KS please apply in person Monday thru Friday, between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm at: Simmons Foods Hiring Center 1300 East Logan Ave Emporia, KS 66801.
• 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.