Tray Packer - Nights

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

Job summary

Simmons Pet Food in Dubuque, IA is seeking a Tray Packer for the nights to support the production line. This C Shift role covers Wednesday 11:50p-6a and Thursday/Friday/Saturday 5:50p-6a.

Responsibilities include reviewing the production schedule, verifying tray setups, loading shrink wrap materials, recording tag information, reworking damaged trays, and inspecting labels for accuracy. Requires a High School Diploma, basic math, and English literacy.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must read, write and speak English.

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.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Tray Packer - Nights

• Posted on September 29, 2026

Locations

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Dubuque, IA 52002, USA

• Production
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: TRAYP048763

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.

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.

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