Simo Kitchen EM CL3 EOW Nights: Wed 6:30pm-12:30am; Thur-Sat: 6:30pm-6:30am

Essential Position Responsibilities

To safely formulate all meats, gravies and water according to schedule, as supplied by Supervisor and Q.C.

• Follow the order of the schedule and call for batches from the meat room, as required.
• Weigh all ingredients and record weight before batching.
• Record lot numbers and supplier for each ingredient used.
• Kitchen operator is a final check for Q.C and supervisor- must notify Q.C and supervisor of anything unusual; i.e. batch too thick, too thin, off color, off odor.
• Follow formula guidelines, which are listed, on each batch sheet.
• Record batching information for each batch made on formula kitchen sheets.
• Includes, gravy weight, water level, water temp, tri-blender R.P.M.'s final batch weight, fill temps and additives.

Cleaning and Sanitizing

• Clean and sanitize the entire kitchen during can size changeovers or when notified by Supervisor.
• Follow rinse procedures for cleaning the emulsifier and tanks 1, 2, & 3.
• Regulate the drop temperature, as required.
• Follow batch sheet guidelines or Supervisor instructions.

Team Participation

• 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.

Other Duties

• Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.

Minimum Education

• Basic math skills, reading, writing, computer knowledge and will need to have good communication skills in English.

Physical Activities

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, must be able to stand on feet for the entire shift.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses.

Travel

• No travel

Technical Experience

• NA

Industry Experience

• Background in manufacturing.

Veterans Welcome

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

Application Information

• For immediate consideration of hourly production positions located in the area of Emporia, KS please apply in person Monday thru Friday, between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm at:
• Simmons Foods Hiring Center
  1300 East Logan Ave
  Emporia, KS 66801
• 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.