Production & Packaging Operator – Can Line (Team-Centric)

Simmons Pet Food, Inc.; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Pet Food, Inc. is seeking a Utility Operator for Can Line 1 to support production and packaging on weekend shifts. The role includes covering breaks and absences, operating line equipment, and maintaining quality and sanitation in a fast-paced pet food processing environment.

Qualifications include the ability to read, write, and understand English, with the physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs. Forklift licensing may be required, and prior manufacturing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and understand English.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Forklift license may be required.
• Background in manufacturing preferred.

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 #'s, record temperature, and any other report documentation.
• Ensures all areas are cleaned to standard.
• Performs weekly sanitation.

Skills

Communication

Decision making

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Simmons Pet Food, Inc. is seeking a Utility Operator for Can Line 1 to support production and packaging on weekend shifts. The role includes covering breaks and absences, operating line equipment, and maintaining quality and sanitation in a fast-paced pet food processing environment.

Qualifications include the ability to read, write, and understand English, with the physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs. Forklift licensing may be required, and prior manufacturing experience is preferred.