Day-Shift Meat Processing & Extrusion Operator

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

Job summary

Simmons Pet Food in Dubuque, IA is seeking a production operator to produce cooked meat chunks and manage the line, ensuring proper texture and size, while maintaining GMP compliance.

This on-site role requires reading, writing and speaking English, basic math, and the ability to stand and walk for extended periods. PPE such as steel-toed shoes is required; training provided for procedures and equipment handling.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Produce cooked meat chunks of blended meats that are the proper size with a firm texture by the removing of air, creating an emulsion, cooking a thin sheet, and cutting to the desired size a batch of blended meats.
• Accomplish room start-up procedures.
• Fill product line to extruder. Fill Extruder until even product flow.
• Adjust steam tunnel to target product temperature. (CP)Adjust cutter to produce target product length. (CP)
• Record all measurement on batch sheet.

Skills

Basic math

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Simmons Pet Food in Dubuque, IA is seeking a production operator to produce cooked meat chunks and manage the line, ensuring proper texture and size, while maintaining GMP compliance.

This on-site role requires reading, writing and speaking English, basic math, and the ability to stand and walk for extended periods. PPE such as steel-toed shoes is required; training provided for procedures and equipment handling.