Simmons Prepared Foods

Facility info

Loading/Unloading Fast service most of the time — many drivers report quick turnarounds under 2 hours. However, significant inconsistency: some wait 5-8 hours or longer. Live loads can experience major delays while drop trailers get priority. Facility has 8 doors but appears to prioritize dropped trailers over live loads with appointments. Appointments & Check-in Appointments required. Guard shack check-in — staff will come out to your truck. Early arrivals may get loaded before appointment time, but product readiness is unpredictable. One broker was told early arrival possible, then told product wasn't ready. Wait Times Highly variable. Quick turnarounds (1.5-2 hours) documented alongside 5-6 hour waits or longer. Live load drivers report being told to wait in truck with no clear communication on when they'll be called. Morning arrivals (4:30am) may not be loaded until 7am+ with 12+ trucks queued. Yard & Parking Decent yard space. Overnight parking available. Extra parking if you arrive early or need to finish break. Overnight parking noted as good option. Facility generally clean, though one reviewer mentioned dusty lot with flies. Staff & Attitude Generally friendly and helpful — guard shack staff particularly praised as kind and welcoming. Desk staff described as nice. However, communication breakdowns on load status and timing. Some reports of staff sitting in office while trucks wait. Other Notes Facility sells chicken products on-site. Cafeteria available. Bathrooms available. Scale-free. Free parking mentioned at nearby McDonald's (2 miles away) with large dirt/gravel lot. This is a poultry processing facility — expect normal processing delays inherent to meat plants.