Packaging Opr SS 1st Shift

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Operates machine to bag finished pet food products.
• Checks holding bins for proper products.
• Affixes accurate codes to bags.
• Ensures proper sealing of product bags.
• Documents production lots for quality assurance.
• Rotates positions with other employees.
• Reports line or machine problems to Packaging Lead.
• Participates in team meetings and initiatives.
• Works towards achieving organizational synergy.

Simmons Operating Systems Principles and Objectives

• Familiarity with Simmons' operating systems (quality, security, office environment, company policies).
• Responsibility to maintain familiarity with systems and role in supporting them.
• Consideration of individual actions' impact on systems and communication of concerns and improvement ideas.

Physical Activities

• 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.
• Empty packages into packaging cylinders repetitively.
• Hold 55 pounds of finished product inside a bag.
• 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.
• Other protective equipment as needed or required.

Technical Experience

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

Industry Experience

• Manufacturing experience in pet food production preferred.

Company Values

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

Application Information

Please apply in person at the Simmons Foods Hiring Center located at 2998 Highway 412 East, Suite 80, Siloam Springs, AR 72761. Applications received at the Hiring Center receive priority consideration. Online applications are also accepted but positions may be filled before online applications are reviewed.