Utility Production (CL1 EOW Days): Wed: 11:00am-5:00pm; Thurs-Sat: 5:00am-5:00pm

About the Role

This position supports the Production or Packaging portion of the Pet Food business, focusing on maintaining plant operations and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Fill in for employees during breaks and absences while maintaining plant operation quality.
• Operate all necessary equipment in the assigned area.
• Record downtime, can loss, lot numbers, temperatures, and other report documentation.
• Ensure all areas are cleaned to standard and perform weekly sanitation.
• Participate as a team member in ongoing development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies.
• Coordinate work to ensure B.E.S.T practices with all team members and attend team meetings.
• Foster team cohesiveness on major issues and identify areas lacking cohesiveness for resolution.
• Support Simmons’ operating systems (e.g., quality, security, company policies) and communicate concerns or improvement ideas.
• Perform additional duties as necessary to support business objectives.

Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, including walking up and down stairs.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, ear plugs, and hair net.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English.
• Background in manufacturing preferred.
• May be required to obtain and maintain a company-issued forklift license.

Skills

• Strong communication skills and decision-making ability.
• Ability to react to daily production priorities in a calm and focused manner.

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