Process Control (Night Shift)

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection procedures on all assigned lines according to established standards.
• Mark and tag defects in product following established guidelines.
• Collect data from Production and complete necessary paperwork.
• Support compliance with product specifications and notify Production of potential defects or issues.
• Perform process inspections on a wide range of products and process checks on all production lines.
• Check for standardized sanitation procedures, bag weight, and defects.
• Calibrate measuring equipment as required.
• Work on a moving conveyor belt using both hands; spread or style product by hand.
• Perform multiple types of packing and weighing.
• Pull bones from product; inspect, grade, and remove product that does not meet standards.
• Participate as a team member in ongoing development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies.
• Attend team meetings and foster cohesiveness on major issues such as direction, annual plan, budget, and policy changes.
• Identify areas lacking cohesiveness and work with the team leader to resolve issues.
• Maintain familiarity with Simmons’ operating systems (e.g., quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN).
• Communicate concerns and improvement ideas related to operating systems.
• Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.

Requirements

• 6 months to one year of prior production experience; preference for poultry or food processing industry.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Perform basic math calculations.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Physical Activities

• Stand on feet for entire shift.
• Lift up to 55 lbs. from floor to waist level for weight checks.
• Work in a wet, cold, noisy, and dusty environment; walking surfaces may be slippery.
• Perform repetitive motion and rotate through cold and hot areas of the plant.
• Move, push, or pull up to 55 pounds from table to scales at waist level.
• Bend, stoop, walk, and stand for entire shift.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Standard waterproof gloves and sleeves.
• Hearing protection.
• Slip-resistant footwear.