Debone Technician SS Day Shift at Simmons Foods in Gentry, AR

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: Employees must be able to work in a cold environment down to 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Employees are required to stand/move about for 8-10 hours a day. Employees must be able to perform required duties of the job to include 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.

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