Support, Fort Smith, Specialty Pack, Day Shift

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Sets up line with any supplies, equipment or tools necessary for production.
• Performs any task assigned to assist in a designated area.
• 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.

Physical Activities

• Frequent lifting and carrying tubs of product to be dumped into totes;
• Stand for entire shift;
• Lift and dump up to 100 lbs;
• May require pulling loaded pallets with jack 25% of shift.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Std Waterproof gloves,
• Hearing protection.
• May be required to wear steel-toe footwear.

Travel

N/A

Technical Experience

N/A

Industry Experience

Preference for poultry or food processing organization.

Minimum Education

Basic math skills, basic English comprehension skills.

Preferred Education

High School diploma or GED.

Competencies

Communication skills & decision quality - Must have the ability to make good decisions and communicate effectively with others and leadership team.