Batching & Quality Kitchen Operator – Day Shift

Simmons Foods; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods is seeking a dedicated team member for our kitchen operations. You will follow batch schedules, weigh ingredients, document lots and suppliers, and perform final QC checks with supervision. Adherence to batch sheets and formula guidelines is essential for consistent product quality.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, standing for long periods, and maintaining accurate records during can size changeovers and cleaning cycles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Basic math skills are necessary to record weights and quantities.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for the duration of the shift.

Responsibilities

• Follow the order of the schedule and call for batches from the meat room, as required.
• Weigh all ingredients and record weight before batching.
• Record lot numbers and supplier for each ingredient used.
• Kitchen operator is a final check for QC and supervisor—notify QC and supervisor of anything unusual.
• Follow formula guidelines listed on each batch sheet.
• Record batching information for each batch on kitchen sheets.

Skills

Basic math skills

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Simmons Foods is seeking a dedicated team member for our kitchen operations. You will follow batch schedules, weigh ingredients, document lots and suppliers, and perform final QC checks with supervision. Adherence to batch sheets and formula guidelines is essential for consistent product quality.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, standing for long periods, and maintaining accurate records during can size changeovers and cleaning cycles.