Packaging Operator | KS Days

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates a machine which bags finished pet food products.
• Checks holding bins for proper products being stored.
• Ensures codes on bags are accurate.
• Affirms product bag seals properly.
• Accurately documents production lots utilized to assist quality assurance program.
• Works with other employees to rotate positions.
• Reports line or machine problems to Packaging Lead.
• Participates as a member of the Team.
• Participates in ongoing development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies.
• Coordination of work to ensure B.E.S.T practices with all team members.
• Attends appropriate team meetings.
• 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.
• Actively looks 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).
• Maintains 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.
• Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

• Must be able to work in temperature extremes (below 40 to over 100 degrees).
• Work on feet for entire shift.
• Lift and stack up to 55 pounds of packaged product from floor to shoulder height and empty package into packaging cylinder repetitively.
• Hold 55 pounds of finished product inside a bag.
• Must be able to climb up and down stairs/ladders to heights of up to 150 feet.
• Work inside or outside.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

• Head covering.
• Ear plugs.
• Safety glasses.
• Non-skid steel toed boots.
• Any other protective equipment as needed or required.

TRAVEL

• N/A

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

• Previous machine operation skills, particularly packaging equipment skills preferred.

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

• Manufacturing experience in pet food production preferred.

COMPANY INFORMATION

• We value military experience and welcome veterans to join our team.
• 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

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• 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.

NOTICE

• This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
• For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.