Debone Lead SS Night Shift (Dark Meat Debone)

Assist supervisor in keeping the production lines running properly.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Place employees on the lines in an efficient manner that ensures uninterrupted operation
• Assists employees on the basic GMP requirements, safety rules, job assignments and sanitation procedures and policies
• Ensures daily written and electronic paperwork is complete
• Performs visual product checks to ensure QA standards 
• Understands all jobs on the line to be able to fill in when needed

Participates as a member of the Team. Participates 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. 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 Debone Lead 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: Frequent lifting/carrying of up to 50 pounds depending on the department; standing; bending & twisting of the waist and neck; squatting; climbing stairs & ladders; kneeling; crawling; power grasping; pushing/pulling; reaching above, at and below shoulder level; repetitive motion of shoulders, arms and hands.  Constant walking; grasping; fine manipulation/feeling with hands; use of vision & hearing; talking. Work inside work around loud machinery/equipment; walking around drains, footbaths, hoses, etc; wet environment. 

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): earplugs, gloves, hairnet/beardnet, water-proof footwear. 

Travel: None.

Technical Experience: None.

Industry Experience: Minimum one month related production experience or training.

Competencies: Communication skills & decision quality - Must have the ability to make good decisions and communicate effectively with others and leadership team.  

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

Simmons Foods, Inc. and its Affiliates are leading suppliers of poultry, pet, and animal nutrition products based in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Simmons works with farmers, communities, and team members to apply 70 years of experience to serving customers.

Simmons Prepared Foods ranks in the top 15 poultry producers in the United States, Simmons Pet Food is the largest supplier of store brand wet pet food in North America, and Simmons Animal Nutrition boasts an innovative line of proprietary animal nutrition products.

With 8,000 team members, Simmons Foods, Inc. and its Affiliates serve customers in all 50 states and more than 40 countries around the world.