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Backup Killer SW-days
Summary
To ensure live poultry have been humanely killed by automated equipment and have been properly bled while in compliance with Animal Welfare standards.
Responsibilities
- Verifies that all poultry has been killed and bled properly by automated equipment.
- Manually places incision on birds not killed by automated equipment by cutting from jawbone to jawbone to conform to Company, U.S.D.A., and Animal Welfare standards.
- Responsible for notifying management if equipment in the department is not operating properly.
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 Backup Killer 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. Occasional walking, twisting at the neck, reaching at or below shoulder level, lifting / carrying of up to 35 pounds. Frequent bending and twisting at the waist, power grasping. Constant standing, bending at the neck, grasping, repetition of shoulders, arms and hands, use of talking, vision and hearing. Exposure to dust, gas, fumes. Operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movements. Inside line work. Production area includes loud equipment/machinery, walking around grates, hoses, foot baths, wet/humid environment, exposure to dust, fumes, heat over 80 degrees, cold below 45 degrees.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Will use, hearing protection, gloves, apron, chain guard, hair net(s), stanatizable shoes, eye protection and other protective equipment as needed or required.
Travel
Experience Requirements
Technical Experience: Preferred experience in shipping and receiving, working with large moving equipment.
Industry Experience: Preference for poultry or food processing organization.
Minimum Education : Have the ability to read and understand training material and policies in English. Must have a good command of the English language, both written and spoken.
Competencies: Communication skills & decision quality - Must have the ability to make good decisions and communicate effectively with others and leadership team.
For immediate consideration of hourly production positions located in the area from Fairland, OK to Jane and Southwest City, MO please apply in person Monday thru Friday, between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm at:
Simmons Foods Hiring Center
10700 S. State Hwy 43
Southwest City, Missouri
64863
In person applications at our Hiring Center receive priority consideration. You may still apply for positions online; however please note that positions may be filled at our Hiring Center before our online applications are reviewed.
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