Lead Processing VB (Nights)

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.
• Good communication skills in 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.

Application Information

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.