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

About the Role

This position supports the Production or Packaging portion of the Pet Food business, focusing on maintaining operational quality and efficiency.

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 (e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes).
• Identify and address areas lacking cohesiveness, bringing them to the team leader’s attention and working toward resolution.
• Reinforce actions needed to achieve synergy within the larger organization.
• Understand and support Simmons' established operating systems (e.g., quality, security, company policies).
• Perform other 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.
• Strong communication skills and decision-making ability.
• Highly responsive and able to react to daily production priorities calmly and effectively.

Qualifications

• May be required to obtain and maintain a company-issued forklift license.
• Military experience is valued and welcomed.

For hourly production positions located in Emporia, KS.