Utility Production - Days

Simmons Foods • Dubuque, IA

4d

About The Position

The Utility Production employee supports plant operations by filling in for employees during breaks and absences, operating equipment in the assigned area, documenting production information, and maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards. The role also contributes to team coordination and follows Simmons operating systems, policies, and quality and security practices. The position description is intended as a guide and does not limit other duties that may be needed to support business objectives.

The A shift schedule is Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday from 5:50 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Wednesday from 5:50 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The work takes place in a busy, noisy, dusty environment with temperature extremes. Employees are on their feet for the entire shift and must be able to lift up to 75 pounds. Required PPE includes safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, earplugs, and a hair net.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Ability to work in a busy, noisy, dusty environment with temperature extremes.
• Ability to stand on feet for an entire shift.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• May be required to obtain and maintain a company-issued forklift license.

Responsibilities

• Fill in for employees during breaks and absences while maintaining the continuing quality of plant operations.
• Fully operate necessary equipment in the assigned area.
• Record downtime, can loss, lot numbers, temperatures, and other required report information.
• Ensure all areas are cleaned to standard.
• Perform weekly sanitation.
• Participate in team development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies; coordinate work to support B.E.S.T. practices.
• Attend appropriate team meetings and support team cohesiveness, identifying and raising issues to the team leader and working with the team to resolve them.
• Maintain familiarity with Simmons operating systems, including quality, security, office environment, and company policies; communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
• Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED