Palletizer Operator - Night Shift **Simmons Pet Food** 1 Positions ID: PALLE039330 Posted On 06/03/2025 Refreshed On 07/04/2025 **Job Overview** PURPOSE OF THE POSITION Produce pallets of product properly stacked product, stretch wrapped, and ready to stored in the warehouse. ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Ensures the palletizing machine are running at all times. Troubleshoot all palletizer machine malfunctions / abnormalities in a timely manner to maintain over-all line efficiency. This will include troubleshooting the machine, shuttle cars, wrappers and photo eyes. Inform maintenance of any repairs that are needed on any of the equipment. Select appropriate palletizing pattern. Verify code date at each changeover. Notify forklift driver of change over. Ensure pallets are of acceptable quality. Comply with QA standard guidelines. Ensure that all finished pallets are of acceptable quality. Check pallet pattern for each product. Verify that palletizer is set up for the correct bag size and pattern. Optimize stack patterns to uphold the BEST quality for the customer by minimizing over-hang, eliminating product gaps and presenting a tightly stacked symmetrical pallet. Coordinate material handling. Keep open communication with forklift driver to ensure that the lines do not run out of materials. Communicate with the Parsons/Thiele operators to plan ahead for upcoming changeovers. Change materials out as needed when changing products. Ensure that the correct materials are being utilized per product. I.E. Correct pallets, slip sheets and film. Assist the manifestor in the LP process. Cover the manifest station while this employee is on break. Verify ACCURACY of LP's applied to pallets. Ensure G-Code and quantity are CORRECT. Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure B.E.S.T practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforces actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization. Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons' established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position's role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas. Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the Palletizer Operator and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position. Physical Activities: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and lift up to 55lbs. Lifting of up to 55lbs will likely take place 15% of the time. The employee will also be subject to hot and cold climates. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Steel toed shoes, Ear Plugs, Hair Net. Travel: None Technical Experience: Experience running large machines, fast paced production experience preferred Industry Experience: Background in manufacturing. Experienced within a manufacturing/process environment with knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices. Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Preferred Education: N/A 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 # PALLE039330 \# Positions 1 Start Date 20250603 End Date 20250803 Featured Job TH Ad TH Comments **Similar Jobs** CNC Setup Dubuque Screw Products CNC Operator Dubuque Screw Products Technical Services Representative BARD Materials MACHINE OPERATOR 3 1ST SHIFT BEAM Engineering Services and Products Company Injection Mold Operator Sedona Staffing Services Manufacturing Technicians - 1st and 2nd shift Sedona Staffing Services 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!