Tray Packer - Day Shift **Simmons Pet Food** 1 Positions ID: TRAYP039474 Posted On 06/24/2025 **Job Overview** **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. 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 # TRAYP039474 \# Positions 1 Start Date 20250624 End Date 20250728 Featured Job TH Ad TH Comments **Similar Jobs** CNC Setup Dubuque Screw Products CNC Operator Dubuque Screw Products 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 Technical Services Representative BARD Materials **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!