Cage Repairer GL (Night Shift) (Finance)

The purpose of this position is to keep coops/cages repaired ensuring the safe delivery of all live poultry from the farms to a processing plant.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Makes repairs needed on coops or anything else to do with the live haul departments. (Fixing hinges, wires that have come out of place.)
• Additionally, repairs to cooling sheds, fans, curtains, etc.
• Is responsible for picking up dead birds on the lot by hand and taking them to protein for processing on a daily basis.
• Catches any live birds that are loose and delivers them to a properly designated area.
• Helps clean bird wreckage.
• Mops and cleans in assigned areas.
• Checks fluids in the company pickup truck before each trip.

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 Cage Repair 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: Will lift or move up to 70 pounds. Must be able to work in temperature extremes.

Travel: NA.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Will use appropriate footwear, hearing protection and other protective equipment as needed or required.

Technical Experience: Must have a current valid driver's license. Must be able to obtain and maintain company issued forklift written and driving tests. Some maintenance experience is preferred.

Industry Experience: Preference for poultry or food processing organization.

Minimum Education : Must have a good command of the English language, both written and spoken. Must be able to read, write and perform basic math.

Preferred Education : High School Diploma or GED.

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 Siloam Springs, AR to
Decatur, AR please apply in person Monday thru Friday, between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm at:
Simmons Foods Hiring Center
2998 Highway 412 East, Suite 80
Siloam Springs, AR
72761
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.