Utility Production Technician - Shift Operator & Team Player

Simmons Pet Food, Inc.; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Pet Food, Inc. is seeking a Utility team member to cover breaks and absences while ensuring consistent plant operation quality. You will operate equipment, record down times, temperatures, and batch details, and maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, participation in team meetings, and adherence to company operating systems and BE.S.T practices. Forklift license may be required; high school diploma or equivalent is expected.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills required.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Fill in for employees during breaks and absences while maintaining quality of plant operations.
• Operate all necessary equipment in the assigned area.
• Record downtime, can loss, lot numbers, temperatures, and other reports.
• Keep all areas cleaned to standard.
• Perform weekly sanitation.
• Participate as a team member and support team concepts and BE.S.T practices.

Skills

Basic math

Reading & writing

English comprehension

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

Simmons Pet Food, Inc. is seeking a Utility team member to cover breaks and absences while ensuring consistent plant operation quality. You will operate equipment, record down times, temperatures, and batch details, and maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, participation in team meetings, and adherence to company operating systems and BE.S.T practices. Forklift license may be required; high school diploma or equivalent is expected.