Simo Kitchen - Night Shift

Essential Position Responsibilities

• 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. These include gravy weight, water level, water temp, tri-blender R.P.M.'s final batch weight, fill temps and additives.
• Clean and sanitize 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 dropping temperature, as required.
• Follow batch sheet guidelines or Supervisor instructions.
• 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.

Technical Experience

• NA

Industry Experience

• Background in manufacturing.

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

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.