Utility Production Operator - Day Shift (Full-Time)

Simmons Pet Food; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Pet Food in Emporia, KS is seeking a Utility Production - Days operator for our production facility. The role supports Can Line 1 EOW Days with 11:00am-5:00pm on Wednesdays and 5:00am-5:00pm Thursday-Saturday, aligning with production and packaging needs.

Responsibilities include operating equipment, logging downtime and lot data, maintaining sanitation, and participating in team-based continuous improvement initiatives. A forklift license may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and understand English.
• Experience in manufacturing is preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment in the assigned area.
• Records downtime, can loss, lot numbers, temperatures and other reports.
• Ensures all areas are cleaned to standard and performs weekly sanitation.
• Collaborates with team to meet production goals and adhere to BEST practices.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Decision making

English literacy

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

Simmons Pet Food in Emporia, KS is seeking a Utility Production - Days operator for our production facility. The role supports Can Line 1 EOW Days with 11:00am-5:00pm on Wednesdays and 5:00am-5:00pm Thursday-Saturday, aligning with production and packaging needs.

Responsibilities include operating equipment, logging downtime and lot data, maintaining sanitation, and participating in team-based continuous improvement initiatives. A forklift license may be required.