Simmons Animal Nutrition

Facility info

CHECK-IN & OPERATIONS QR code scan at door under blue awning to check in. Pull to stop sign and wait for door assignment. Live load only — no drop and hook. Appointments often ignored; expect waits regardless of arrival time. Only 1-2 loading docks handling volume. Call ahead if lot is full — no staging space available. WAIT TIMES Highly variable and unpredictable. Range from 1 hour to 12+ hours. Most common complaints: 5-10 hour waits. Limited dock capacity means long queues. Arriving early doesn't guarantee faster processing. BACKING & LOT Extremely tight space. U-turn and back to left side of dock recommended. Avoid blindside if possible. Offset back may be necessary depending on door assignment. Very limited maneuvering room — requires above-average backing skills. Some doors harder than others. Staff can direct you. UNLOADING Usually quick once at dock (30 mins to 1.5 hours typical). Load quality varies — expect messy, bloody product from poultry processing. Plan trailer washout immediately after. Closest washout: Hot Wash Inc. in Allentown (~10 miles). Other options: Pine Grove PA or Bordentown NJ (1+ hour away). STAFF & ATTITUDE Mixed. Some drivers report friendly, helpful employees. Others report rude, screaming staff and poor communication. Demeanor appears inconsistent — staff attitude generally improves if drivers stay calm. PARKING No overnight parking on property. Facility lot fills quickly. If driveway full, try Kathy's Country Diner on PA 309 (turn left on Reservoir Rd). No street parking — local police actively ticket trucks. Overweight citations common even for empty trailers near facility. Signs prohibit trucks except local deliveries on surrounding roads. BATHROOMS Drivers not allowed inside building. Poorly maintained porta potty available outside. FACILITY CONDITIONS Nasty. Blood and debris in parking lot. Unsanitary environment common at poultry processing facility. Very small, cluttered, disorganized. Smells bad. GENERAL This is Simmons Animal Nutrition poultry