Utility Production EM Flex- Pouch Production 10:30pm-6:30am Sun.-Thurs.

About the Role

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

Responsibilities

• Fills in for employees during breaks and absences while maintaining plant operation quality.
• Operates all necessary equipment in the assigned area.
• Records downtime, can loss, lot numbers, temperatures, and other report documentation.
• Ensures all areas are cleaned to standard and performs weekly sanitation.
• Participates as a team member 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 and attends team meetings.
• Fosters team cohesiveness on major issues and identifies areas lacking cohesiveness for resolution.
• Supports Simmons’ operating systems (e.g., quality, security, company policies) and communicates concerns or improvement ideas.
• Performs other duties as necessary to support business objectives.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a company-issued forklift license.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Background in manufacturing.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and climb stairs regularly.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Skills

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

Physical Activities & PPE

• Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs.
• Must wear safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, ear plugs, and a hair net.

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