People Champion **Simmons Pet Food** 1 Positions ID: PEOPL039686 Posted On 07/01/2025 **Job Overview** **ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES** + Trains and develops new employees, rehires and employees returning from LOA in safety practices, production processes as needed, and company policies. + Demonstrates proper on the job procedures and techniques for new hires and as needed until qualification process is completed. + Acts as the first point of contact for new hires on all questions regarding position responsibilities and guides employees to the appropriate department head as needed. + Introduces new hires to shift manager, production supervisor, production lead and others as needed. + Escorts new hires to production line during first week of employment and assists in proper technique and procedures. + When not working with new hires, trains current employees in other areas of plant for different positions. + Escorts new hires to evacuation areas and ensures they understand safety procedures for facility. + Facilitate and support new hire orientation. + Compile daily report of activities during shift. + Builds relationships with new hires to help them feel comfortable with new work environment. + Must be able to effectively communicate with employees and leadership. + Must be able to work without direct supervision and follow through with directions from HR Management. **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 (Better Easier Safer Today) 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); 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 employee 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 describes all the work that may be required of the person in this position. **Physical Activities:** Must be able to work in a busy, noisy, dusty or wet environment with temperature extremes; work on feet for an entire shift and be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to spend most of shift in production areas. **Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):** Safety glasses, steel toed shoes, earplugs, hair net, smocks, aprons, and all other personal protection equipment as required by facility **Travel:** May travel between facilities occasionally **Technical Experience:** N/A **Industry Experience:** 1-year preference for poultry, pet food, protein or food processing organization. **Preferred Education** : Bilingual in English and Spanish 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 # PEOPL039686 \# Positions 1 Start Date 20250701 End Date 20250827 Featured Job TH Ad TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Maintenance Supervisor Universal Tank & Fabrication CUSTODIAN PART TIME Engineering Services and Products Company Spanish Immersion Pre-K Teacher Holy Family Catholic Schools Advocacy Coordination Team Specialist Sedgwick Sales Associate Theisen Home Farm Auto Leave of Absence Coordinator Sedgwick Client Navigator Hillcrest Family Services Palletizer Operator - Night Shift Simmons Pet Food Inpatient Pharmacist Southwest Health Injection Mold Operator Sedona Staffing Services Lathe/Mill CNC Setup Dubuque Screw Products Sales Development Program Associate Flexsteel Industries, Inc Cashier Theisen Home Farm Auto 4-Day Workweek CNC Mill Operator, 2ND & 3RD Sh Dubuque Screw Products Industrial Quality Engineer Michelin Manufacturing Microbiology Supervisor MLS/MLT MercyOne Shipping Clerk Dubuque Screw Products Packaging Inspector - Day Shift Simmons Pet Food MACHINE OPERATOR 3 1ST SHIFT BEAM Engineering Services and Products Company Marketing Program Manager Flexsteel Industries, Inc **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!