Plant Utility Operator - Team-Driven & Safe Operations

Simmons Foods; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods in Dubuque, IA is seeking a dependable Utility Crew member to support daily plant operations. You will fill in for breaks and absences while maintaining quality, fully operate equipment in your area, record downtime and temperature, and ensure all areas are cleaned to standard.

As a Team member you’ll contribute to development and implementation of team concepts, adhere to BEST practices, and participate in meetings. Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds and wear PPE as required.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand 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 in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure BEST practices with all team members.
• Is familiar with Simmons' operating systems and supports them, including quality, security, and office environment.
• Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.
• Must be able to work in a busy, noisy, dusty environment and lift up to 75 pounds.
• Safety PPE includes safety glasses, steel toe shoes, earplugs, and a hair net.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic math skills

Read, write and understand English

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

Simmons Foods in Dubuque, IA is seeking a dependable Utility Crew member to support daily plant operations. You will fill in for breaks and absences while maintaining quality, fully operate equipment in your area, record downtime and temperature, and ensure all areas are cleaned to standard.

As a Team member you’ll contribute to development and implementation of team concepts, adhere to BEST practices, and participate in meetings. Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds and wear PPE as required.