Tray Packer - Nights

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

Job summary

Simmons Foods, Inc. is seeking a C Shift production worker to support the production line on Wednesday through Saturday evenings, ensuring trays and packaging align with the schedule. The role focuses on accurate labeling, correct packaging material handling, and keeping detailed records of tags and weights.

A high school diploma and basic math skills are required. Ideal candidates will read, write and speak English proficiently, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for the shift.

Qualifications

• Must have basic math skills.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Reviews production schedule and verifies plan number.
• Notes changes for trays, tray size, or tray printing per schedule.
• Loads and stages shrink wrap materials; records tag information and weight.
• Reworks damaged trays as required.
• Checks machine operation for feeding, gluing, coding, and labeling changes.

Skills

Basic math

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

C Shift Schedule - Wednesday 11:50p-6a and Thursday/Friday/Saturday 5:50p-6a
Essential Position Responsibilities
Reviews production schedule. Verifies production plan number. Notes any changes for trays, tray size or tray printing. Verifies that machine, trays and printer are set up correctly per production schedule.
Ensures proper shrink wrap materials are supplied in sufficient quantities and staged. Loads according to procedure.
Saves tray pallet identification tags. Records tag information and weight.
Reworks damaged trays as required.
Checks machine operation for correct feeding, gluing, coding, application of shrink film, film usage and other items as directed.
Checks products for labeling defects, correct UPC code, product code and date, correct tray printing for every label change, and any other defects as directed.
Physical Activities: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand on feet for entire shift.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Hearing protection, steel toe shoes.
Industry Experience: Preference for pet or food processing organization.
Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Must have basic math skills. Must be able to read, write and speak English.