PURPOSE OF THE POSITION To be fluent in all dark meat production work on a rotation basis. These include the following jobs: grader, line loader (hangers), scale operator, box maker, batcher, labeler. ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Performs the above positions on the dark meat department. Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in the ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. 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 and actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization. Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons\' established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position\'s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas. Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the person in this position and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person as to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describes all the work that may be required of the person in this position. Physical Activities: Occasional bending of the neck, lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds. Frequent bending of the waist, twisting at the neck. Constant standing, twisting at the waist, simple grasping, power grasping, pushing/pulling, reaching above, at and below shoulder level, repetitive motion of the shoulders, arms and hands, use of vision. Work Environment: Inside line work around loud equipment/machinery, walking around drains, footbaths, hoses, cold. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Will use waterproof footwear, gloves, apron, hearing protection, hair net(s) and other protective equipment as needed or required. Travel: NA Technical Experience: Preferred experience working around machinery. Industry Experience: To working knowledge of a food processing facility. Minimum Education: Must be able to operate scale operator and labeler with provided training material (verbal and written.)
Ensures only quality product remains on the line and piece counts meet customer specifications.
To place product on conveyor lines going into spiral freezer in the proper manner, ensuring that the product is spread out and meets specifications.
To be fluent in all Debone production work on a rotation basis.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION Collect and deliver product while adhering to company safety and quality procedures. ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Operates an electronic or hand operated pallet jack between departments, buildings, and grounds. Collects and delivers a wide variety of materials while adhering to established safety procedures. Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor. Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations. Delivers materials to work areas as directed from production supervisor, stacks materials in storage areas and loads shipments in trailer. Ensures product or equipment being moved is undamaged and handled in a safe manor. Responsible for identifying any mechanical problems or damage with the pallet jack and ensure the problems are reported to the supervisor for further inspection and repair. Completes and delivers daily and weekly reports to the floor supervisor. Participates as a member of the team. Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. 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 and actively look for ways, and reinforces actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization. Simmons operating systems principles and objectives : Is familiar 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 - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas. Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the Pallet Jack Operator and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position. Physical Activities: Be able to efficiently work in a plant environment. Regularly required to stand, reach and move about the facility. Light to moderate physical effort required. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Will use required footwear, gloves, apron, hearing protection, hair net(s) and other protective equipment as needed or required. Travel: NA Technical Experience: Preferred experience in shipping and receiving, working with large moving equipment. Industry Experience: Preference for poultry or food processing organization. Minimum Education: Must have the ability to obtain and maintain company issued pallet jack license. Preferred Education: NA
Backup the automated vent equipment and ensure that all products are open for inspection.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION Collect and deliver product while adhering to company safety and quality procedures. ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Operates an electronic or hand operated pallet jack between departments, buildings, and grounds. Collects and delivers a wide variety of materials while adhering to established safety procedures. Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor. Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations. Delivers materials to work areas as directed from production supervisor, stacks materials in storage areas and loads shipments in trailer. Ensures product or equipment being moved is undamaged and handled in a safe manor. Responsible for identifying any mechanical problems or damage with the pallet jack and ensure the problems are reported to the supervisor for further inspection and repair. Completes and delivers daily and weekly reports to the floor supervisor. Participates as a member of the team. Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. 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 and actively look for ways, and reinforces actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization. Simmons operating systems principles and objectives : Is familiar 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 - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas. Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the Pallet Jack Operator and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position. Physical Activities: Be able to efficiently work in a plant environment. Regularly required to stand, reach and move about the facility. Light to moderate physical effort required. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Will use required footwear, gloves, apron, hearing protection, hair net(s) and other protective equipment as needed or required. Travel: NA Technical Experience: Preferred experience in shipping and receiving, working with large moving equipment. Industry Experience: Preference for poultry or food processing organization. Minimum Education: Must have the ability to obtain and maintain company issued pallet jack license. Preferred Education: NA
Collect and deliver products while adhering to company safety and quality procedures.
Ensures only quality product remains on the line and piece counts meet customer specifications.
To operate the marinator tumbler and mix ingredients and record pertinent information on designated forms and communicate with supervisor, support and other.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION To be fluent in all Debone production work on a rotation basis. ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Performs all positions on the line in Debone. Rotates positions as needed to include cutting breasts, wings; pulling skin; using a saw; loading product; tray packing and any other position in Debone. Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in the ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. 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 and actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization. Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons\' established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position\'s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas. Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the person in this position and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person as to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position. Physical Activities: Employee must be able to work in a cold environment down to 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee is required to stand/move about for 8-10 hours a day. The employee must be able to perform the required duties of the job including but not limited to: reaching, standing, moving about, and/or lifting. Constant moving about; bending - twisting of the neck; simple grasping; fine manipulation/feeling; reaching below shoulder level; repetitive motion of the shoulders, arms and hands; use of vision and hearing. Occasional bending - twisting at the waist; pushing/pulling; talking. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Will use waterproof footwear, gloves, apron, hearing protection, hair net(s) and other protective equipment as needed or required. Travel: NA Technical Experience: N/A industry Experience: Preference for poultry or food processing organization. Minimum Education: N/A Preferred Education: N/A
To be fluent in all Debone production work on a rotation basis.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION Hang all incoming saddles and leg quarters on shackles manually by hand. ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Pickup saddles from moving belt. Hang saddles and leg quarters on shackles, keeping them full. Hang at a speed of the production line. Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. 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 and actively look for ways, and reinforces actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization. Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar 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 - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas. Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the Hanger (Flex Line) and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position. Physical Activities: Occasional bending at the neck and waist, reaching above, at and below shoulder level. Constant standing, simple and power grasping of the hands, fine manipulation/feeling with the hands, repetitive motion of the shoulders, arms and hands, light lifting (up to 7 pounds), use of vision. Work Environment: Inside line work around loud equipment/machines; walking around drains, footbaths, hoses; wet environment, occasional dust. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): earplugs, gloves, hairnet/beardnet, sanitizeable footwear, apron, face mask. Travel: none Technical Experience: N/A Industry Experience: N/A Minimum Education: N/A Preferred Education: Up to one month experience or training.
Days- D Team- Wednesday 12pm-6pm and Thursday-Saturday 6am-6pm
Nights A Team- Sunday-Tuesday 6pm-6am and Wednesday 6pm-12am
To be fluent in all Debone production work on a rotation basis.
Backup the automated vent equipment and ensure that all products are open for inspection.
Maintain the Company fleet in accordance with established schedules and all government regulations.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION To be fluent in all Debone production work on a rotation basis. ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Performs all positions on the line in Debone. Rotates positions as needed to include cutting breasts, wings; pulling skin; using a saw; loading product; tray packing and any other position in Debone. Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in the ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. 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 and actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization. Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons\' established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position\'s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas. Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the person in this position and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person as to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position. Physical Activities: Employee must be able to work in a cold environment down to 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee is required to stand/move about for 8-10 hours a day. The employee must be able to perform the required duties of the job including but not limited to: reaching, standing, moving about, and/or lifting. Constant moving about; bending - twisting of the neck; simple grasping; fine manipulation/feeling; reaching below shoulder level; repetitive motion of the shoulders, arms and hands; use of vision and hearing. Occasional bending - twisting at the waist; pushing/pulling; talking. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Will use waterproof footwear, gloves, apron, hearing protection, hair net(s) and other protective equipment as needed or required. Travel: NA Technical Experience: N/A industry Experience: Preference for poultry or food processing organization. Minimum Education: N/A Preferred Education: N/A
Nights- C Team- Wednesday 12am-6am and Thursday-Saturday 6pm-6am
Nights- A Team- Sunday-Tuesday 6pm-6am and Wednesday 6pm-12am
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION Hang all incoming saddles and leg quarters on shackles manually by hand. ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Pickup saddles from moving belt. Hang saddles and leg quarters on shackles, keeping them full. Hang at a speed of the production line. Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. 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 and actively look for ways, and reinforces actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization. Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar 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 - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas. Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the Hanger (Flex Line) and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position. Physical Activities: Occasional bending at the neck and waist, reaching above, at and below shoulder level. Constant standing, simple and power grasping of the hands, fine manipulation/feeling with the hands, repetitive motion of the shoulders, arms and hands, light lifting (up to 7 pounds), use of vision. Work Environment: Inside line work around loud equipment/machines; walking around drains, footbaths, hoses; wet environment, occasional dust. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): earplugs, gloves, hairnet/beardnet, sanitizeable footwear, apron, face mask. Travel: none Technical Experience: N/A Industry Experience: N/A Minimum Education: N/A Preferred Education: Up to one month experience or training.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION Ensures only quality product remains on the line and piece counts meets customer specifications. ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Visually grade product being dropped onto the line. Ensures only quality product remains on line. Removes defective product off line and places it into identified defect groups. Ensures the product meets customer requirements such as quality, weight or count. Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. 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 and actively look for ways, and reinforces actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization. Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives (this competency appears in all job descriptions): Is familiar 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 - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas. Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the Yard Driver and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position. Physical Activities: Occasional twisting at the neck and waist. Constant, standing, bending at the neck and waist, simple grasping with the hands, fine manipulation/feeling with the hands, reaching at shoulder level, repetitive motion of the shoulders, arms and hands, use of vision, light lifting/carrying. Work inside line work around loud equipment/machines; walking around drains, footbaths, hoses; wet environment. Ability to lift up to 10 lbs as required by specific product grade line. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Ear plugs, apron, gloves, hairnet/beardnet, waterproof footwear. Travel: None. Technical Experience: N/A Industry Experience: N/A Minimum Education: Must have basic math skills. Preferred Education: N/A
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION To be fluent in all Debone production work on a rotation basis. ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Performs all positions on the line in Debone. Rotates positions as needed to include cutting breasts, wings; pulling skin; using a saw; loading product; tray packing and any other position in Debone. Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in the ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. 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 and actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization. Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons\' established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position\'s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas. Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the person in this position and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person as to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position. Physical Activities: Employee must be able to work in a cold environment down to 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee is required to stand/move about for 8-10 hours a day. The employee must be able to perform the required duties of the job including but not limited to: reaching, standing, moving about, and/or lifting. Constant moving about; bending - twisting of the neck; simple grasping; fine manipulation/feeling; reaching below shoulder level; repetitive motion of the shoulders, arms and hands; use of vision and hearing. Occasional bending - twisting at the waist; pushing/pulling; talking. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Will use waterproof footwear, gloves, apron, hearing protection, hair net(s) and other protective equipment as needed or required. Travel: NA Technical Experience: N/A industry Experience: Preference for poultry or food processing organization. Minimum Education: N/A Preferred Education: N/A
