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Simmons Foods, Inc

Tray Packer - Day Shift

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Dubuque, IA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/20/2026

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What they do

A Packager consolidates and packages goods for safe and efficient storage and transport. Works at a factory or at a trade or transportation facility.

$37,674 / year median in Iowa

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

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. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Hearing protection, steel toe shoes.

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.