Line Unloader - Night Shift **Simmons Pet Food** 1 Positions ID: LINEU040729 Posted On 08/14/2025 **Job Overview** **ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES** Verifies that the machine is setup properly. Reviews production schedule. Brings full retort basket into the Unloader for unloading. View finished product, checking for image, odor, color, chunks. Checks to see if it looks good and if it is sticking to the can. Pulls sample product for the lab and supervisors. Identify any hold tags and any change-overs. Watches for product defects such as dented or leaking product; pull defected product out of the system at the unloader. Looks for product with no codes or illegible codes. Communicates with the Retort Operator, Tray Packers and supervisors. Ensures baskets cycle to the loader. Verify that all suction cups are in good operating condition. Perform weekly sanitation. **Physical Activities** : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. **Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):** Steel toed shoes, Ear Plugs, Hair Net. **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 be able to read, write and understand English. Primary Contact 1646245361535 Karen Smith HR Manager, HR 563-556-1973 Phone Phone Phone Fax karen.smith@simfoods.com Email True True True **Job Details** Categories Manufacturing Location Dubuque, IA Job Type Employee Full/Part Full Time Company ID 1236 Job REQ # LINEU040729 \# Positions 1 Start Date 20250814 End Date 20250917 Featured Job TH Ad TH Comments **Similar Jobs** LASER OPERATOR 2ND SHIFT Engineering Services and Products Company Lathe/Mill CNC Operator Dubuque Screw Products Lathe/Mill CNC Setup Dubuque Screw Products Injection Mold Operator Sedona Staffing Services Manufacturing Technicians - 1st and 2nd shift Sedona Staffing Services Sales and Estimating Premier Tooling & Manufacturing, LLC Journeyman Tool & Die Maker Premier Tooling & Manufacturing, LLC 2nd Shift Die Setter-4 Day Work Week Mon-Thurs 3:3 Premier Tooling & Manufacturing, LLC MACHINE OPERATOR 4 2ND SHIFT Engineering Services and Products Company Maintenance Technician - Nights shifts Available Sedona Staffing Services **Share this Job** Simmons Pet Food **About the Company** Simmons Pet Food is a trusted leader in private label and contract manufacturing of pet food. We source high-quality ingredients and use state-of-the-art manufacturing processes to produce premium and value-focused pet food. We supply top brands and retailers with products in a variety of formats, including dry kibble, jerky treats and wet in cans, pouches, and cups. These operations are in Northwest Arkansas, Iowa, Emporia, Kansas, and Ontario, Canada. We’re excited that Dubuque will be the home of our newest pet food operation. Join us in the rewarding work of making food for the pets we love. We’re building our team today!