Dumper Operator-Days at Simmons Prepared Foods, Inc. in South West City, Missouri

Job Description:

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION To operate the cage dump system that conveys live poultry to the hanging area, while humanely emptying any live birds from the cages and placing them on the conveyor belt. ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Operates cage-dumping system to provide adequate poultry flow without bruising or suffocation to poultry. Ensure belts are not over-filled. Move empty cages down the line for pickup by forklift operator. Ensures Animal Welfare policies are followed. Physical Requirements: Occasional walking, bending - twisting of the neck and waist, stair climbing, power grasping; pushing/pulling, reaching above, at and below shoulder level, lifting/carrying of up to and over 20 pounds. Frequent repetitive motion of shoulders, arms and hands. Constant standing, talking, vision and hearing. Working around equipment / machinery. Walking on uneven ground (drains, foot baths, etc). Exposure to loud noise (often above 85 decibels). Exposure to dust, gas, fumes. Working at heights (over 20 feet) 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. 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: Preferred experience in shipping and receiving, working with large equipment. Industry Experience: Preference for poultry or food processing organization. Minimum Education: None Preferred Education: HS Diploma or GED

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