Pet Food Production & Packaging Utility Operator

Simmons Foods; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; 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 requires standing, walking, lifting up to 50 lbs, and the ability to operate all necessary equipment in the assigned area.

Responsibilities include filling in for colleagues during breaks, recording downtime and process data, ensuring clean and sanitized work areas, and supporting team efforts to maintain quality and efficiency across daily shifts.

Qualifications

• Able to read, write, and understand English.
• Strong communication and decision-making skills.
• Team-oriented with adaptability to production priorities.

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

Communication

Decision making

Teamwork

Education

English literacy (reading, writing, comprehension)

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 requires standing, walking, lifting up to 50 lbs, and the ability to operate all necessary equipment in the assigned area.

Responsibilities include filling in for colleagues during breaks, recording downtime and process data, ensuring clean and sanitized work areas, and supporting team efforts to maintain quality and efficiency across daily shifts.