Utility Production EM (Can Line 3 Kitchen); Sun-Tues 6:30am-6:30pm Wed 6:30am-12:30pm

To support the Production or Packaging portion of the Pet Food business.

Responsibilities

• Fills in for employees during breaks and any type of absence while maintaining the continuing quality of the plant operation.
• Fully operates all necessary equipment in the assigned area.
• Records downtime, can loss, lot numbers, temperature, and other report documentation.
• Ensures all areas are cleaned to standard and performs weekly sanitation.
• Participates as a member of the team, including ongoing development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies.
• Coordinates work to ensure B.E.S.T practices with all team members and attends appropriate team meetings.
• Fosters strong team cohesiveness on major issues (e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes).
• Identifies areas lacking cohesiveness, brings them to the team leader’s attention, and works to resolve issues.
• Reinforces actions needed to achieve synergy within the larger organization.
• Understands Simmons’ operating systems (e.g., quality, security, company policies) and maintains familiarity with them.
• Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.

Physical Activities

• Regularly required to stand and walk.
• Must be able to walk up and down stairs.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Safety glasses
• Steel-toed shoes
• Ear plugs
• Hair net

Requirements

• Background in manufacturing.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English.
• Strong communication skills and decision quality.
• Ability to make good decisions and communicate effectively with others and leadership.
• Highly responsive ability to react to daily production priorities in a calm and focused manner.
• May be required to obtain and maintain a company-issued forklift license.

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