Utility Production EM: Sun-Tues 6:30pm-6:30am Wed 6:30pm-12:30am

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Fills in for employees during breaks and any type of absence while maintaining the continuing quality of the plant operation.
• Operates all necessary equipment in the assigned area.
• Records downtime, can loss, lot #'s, records temperature, and any other report documentation.
• Ensures all areas are cleaned to standard.
• Performs weekly sanitation.
• Participates as a member of the Team.
• Participates in ongoing development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies.
• Covers for Team members as needed.
• Coordinates work to ensure B.E.S.T practices with all team members.
• Attends appropriate team meetings.
• 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.
• Works to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.

Simmons Operating Systems Principles and Objectives

• Familiarity 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.
• Communicates concerns and improvement ideas related to the systems.

Physical Activities

• Regularly required to stand and walk.
• 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.

Travel

N/A

Technical Experience

May be required to obtain and maintain company issued forklift license.

Industry Experience

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

Minimum Education

Must be able to read, write and understand English.

Competencies

• Communication skills & decision quality - Must have the ability to make good decisions and communicate effectively with others and leadership team.
• A highly responsive ability to react to daily production priorities in a calm and focused manner.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk.
• Have the ability to walk up and down stairs.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Application Information

To apply for positions, please visit our Hiring Center in person at: Simmons Foods Hiring Center
1300 East Logan Ave
Emporia, KS 66801
Monday through Friday, between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm.

Please note that positions may be filled at our Hiring Center before our online applications are reviewed.

#ZR2 Equal Opportunity Employer

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