Machine Operator VB (Night Shift)

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Coordinates with other personnel to ensure compliance with specifications
• Properly adjusts production machines to ensure efficiency, quality and accuracy with minimal loss of product
• Responsible for daily set-up and operation of production machines and operating machines to production standards
• Performs preventive maintenance and inspects equipment on a regular basis
• Performs basic LIGHT maintenance on the machine
• Affords assistance to Maintenance Mechanics with troubleshooting activities as needed
• Maintains accurate inventory of supplies needed to operate the machine
• Handwritten documentation of product specs
• May require forklift operation and obtaining a forklift license
• 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

• Be able to work on feet for the entire shift
• Bending, squatting, stooping, working in elevated areas, climbing stairs and ladders
• Be able to frequently lift/move up to 50-pound bags of product at waist or chest level
• Some overhead lifting may be required
• Be able to work in a cool, wet and noisy environment

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Std waterproof gloves
• Sleeves
• Hearing protection
• Slip resistant footwear
• Safety glasses
• Lock out lock, hasp and tag

Travel

N/A

Technical Experience

• Troubleshooting machines
• Basic mechanical and computer literacy

Industry Experience

Preference for poultry or food processing organization

Competencies

• Good teamwork
• Must have the ability to make good decisions and communicate effectively with others
• Leadership team

We Value Military Experience

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