Day Shift Utility Operator — Teamwork & Sanitation

Simmons Pet Food, Inc.; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Pet Food, Inc. is hiring for a Utility Crew role at the Dubuque, IA plant. The shift runs Sunday through Tuesday from 5:50am to 6:00pm and on Wednesday from 5:50am to 12:00pm.

The candidate will fill in during breaks and absences while maintaining plant quality, operate equipment, record downtime, and ensure cleanliness and weekly sanitation. Employee safety is emphasized with PPE requirements (safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, earplugs, hair net).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; basic math skills; reading, writing and understanding English.

Responsibilities

• Fills in for the employees during breaks and any type of absence while maintaining the continuing quality of the plant operations.
• Fully operate all necessary equipment in assigned area.
• Record downtime, can loss, lot numbers, record temperature, and any other report document.
• Ensure all areas are cleaned to standard.
• Perform weekly sanitation.
• Participates as a member of the Team; supports team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure BEST practices with all team members; attends team meetings.
• Simmons operating systems: familiar with established operating systems; communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
• Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives; this position describes the Utility Crew responsibilities and is not limited to the listed tasks.
• Physical Activities: Work in a busy, noisy, dusty environment with temperature extremes; stand for a full shift; lift up to 75 pounds.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, earplugs, hair net.
• Travel: N/A
• Industry Experience: May be required to obtain and maintain forklift license.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

Simmons Pet Food, Inc. is hiring for a Utility Crew role at the Dubuque, IA plant. The shift runs Sunday through Tuesday from 5:50am to 6:00pm and on Wednesday from 5:50am to 12:00pm.

The candidate will fill in during breaks and absences while maintaining plant quality, operate equipment, record downtime, and ensure cleanliness and weekly sanitation. Employee safety is emphasized with PPE requirements (safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, earplugs, hair net).