Tunnel Room Operator - Days

Simmons Foods; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods in Dubuque, IA is seeking a Tunnel Room Operator for Day shift. You will work Sunday, Monday and Tuesday from 5:50 am to 6:00 pm, and Wednesday from 5:50 am to 12:00 pm, in a food processing environment.

You will produce cooked meat chunks, fill lines, adjust steam tunnel and cutter settings, and record measurements. Minimum education is a high school diploma; basic math, reading, writing and English skills are required. PPE provided and required.

Qualifications

• Minimum education is a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math skills required and ability to read, write and speak English.
• Experience in GMP manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce cooked meat chunks of blended meats to size and texture specifications.
• Fill product line to extruder and ensure even product flow.
• Adjust steam tunnel and cutter to target temperatures and lengths.
• Record all measurements on batch sheets and maintain quality logs.

Skills

Basic math skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Tunnel Room Operator - Days

• Posted on November 4, 2026

Locations

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Dubuque, IA 52002, USA

• Production
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: TUNNE049715

Description

A Shift Sunday/Monday/Tuesday 5:50 am - 6 pm and Wednesday 5:50 am - 12:00 pm

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce cooked meat chunks of blended meats that are the proper size with a firm texture by the removing of air, creating an emulsion, cooking a thin sheet, and cutting to the desired size a batch of blended meats.
• Fill product line to extruder. Fill Extruder until even product flow.
• Adjust steam tunnel to target product temperature. (CP)Adjust cutter to produce target product length. (CP)
• Record all measurement on batch sheet.

Physical Activities: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Steel toed shoes, Ear Plugs, Hair Net

Travel:N/A

Technical Experience: Experienced within a manufacturing/process environment with knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.

Industry Experience: Background in manufacturing.

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Must have basic math skills. Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Preferred Education: N/A

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