Packaging & Utility Operator — Team-Driven Production

Simmons Foods; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods in Emporia, KS is seeking a Utility Operator to support the Production or Packaging portion of the Pet Food business. The role includes operating all assigned equipment, recording downtime, can loss, lot numbers and temperatures, and maintaining clean, safe working areas.

You will participate as a team member, follow company policies, and support ongoing development of team concepts and BEST practices.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Background in manufacturing.
• Possess forklift license may be required depending on assignment.

Responsibilities

• Fills in for employees during breaks and any type of absence while maintaining the continuing quality of the plant operation.
• Fully operates all necessary equipment in the assigned area.
• Record downtime, can loss, lot numbers, record temperature, and any other report documentation.
• Ensures all areas are cleaned to standard.
• Performs weekly sanitation.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Decision quality

English proficiency

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

Simmons Foods in Emporia, KS is seeking a Utility Operator to support the Production or Packaging portion of the Pet Food business. The role includes operating all assigned equipment, recording downtime, can loss, lot numbers and temperatures, and maintaining clean, safe working areas.

You will participate as a team member, follow company policies, and support ongoing development of team concepts and BEST practices.