Groundskeeper SS at Simmons Prepared Foods, Inc. in Gentry, Arkansas

Job Description:

To ensure that the general housekeeping of the grounds are maintained according to USDA, OSHA and company requirements.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains grounds and premises in a sanitary manner. Responsible for mowing and watering grass. Painting areas such as buildings and parking lots.
• Picks up trash, empties trash receptacles by hand. Dumps trash in the appropriate area daily by hand and vehicle.

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 Job Title 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: Must be able to work in extreme temperatures in and outdoors, work on feet entire day, lift and move up to 50 pounds from any body level.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Reflective safety vest, safety glasses, hearing protection and gloves (if required), mesh gloves (if using knife or scissors).

Travel: N/A

Technical Experience: N/A

Industry Experience: Preference for poultry or food processing organization.

Minimum Education : Driver's license may be required. Have the ability to obtain and maintain forklift licenses with a designated amount of time per location.

Preferred Education :

Competencies: Good teamwork, 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 between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, between 7:00 am and 5:00 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.