Gravy Batch Operator — Night Shift (Production)

Simmons Pet Food Inc; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Pet Food Inc. is seeking a Bulk Operator for the night shift in Emporia, KS. The role involves batching gravy ingredients according to approved formulas, reading batching sheets, staging ingredients, and maintaining accurate batch records.

The position requires strong attention to quality control, ability to lift 40–60 pounds, and adherence to PPE requirements. Prior manufacturing or warehouse experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Experience in a manufacturing or warehouse setting and knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Physical ability to move and handle bags of ingredients and totes weighing 40–60 pounds.
• Able to follow batching sheets and quality control procedures.
• Personal protective equipment provided and required (steel-toed shoes, ear plugs, hair net, safety glasses).

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret batching sheets to determine ingredient order and quantity.
• Stage and prep ingredients, clean totes, and label/dates for batches.
• Record batch data including lot numbers, supplier IDs, and plan numbers.
• Inspect ingredient bags for damage, foreign materials, or spoilage during dump.
• Batch ingredients weighing per card into totes and maintain batch ahead by 15.
• Clean and maintain gravy room, filtration and dry ingredient areas.
• Support team objectives and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Job description

Simmons Pet Food Inc. is seeking a Bulk Operator for the night shift in Emporia, KS. The role involves batching gravy ingredients according to approved formulas, reading batching sheets, staging ingredients, and maintaining accurate batch records.

The position requires strong attention to quality control, ability to lift 40–60 pounds, and adherence to PPE requirements. Prior manufacturing or warehouse experience is preferred.