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Sample Room Coordinator Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

VAT Room Operator 2nd Shift

Britt, IA · On-site

$17 - $20.50/hr

Coordinates with USDA all tanker cleaning and transfers of liquid egg for shipment. * Check the ... Take a sample to the lab for testing. * Control flow of egg via computer panel & associated flow ...

VAT Room Operator 2nd Shift

Britt, IA

$17 - $20.50/hr

Coordinates with USDA all tanker cleaning and transfers of liquid egg for shipment. * Check the ... Take a sample to the lab for testing. * Control flow of egg via computer panel & associated flow ...

Investigate new foil and send sample to QC and purchasing for their review. * Load pallets from ... Transfer raw brown sugar to production room racking. Remove A-tag and give to Anita. * Cover ...

Investigate new foil and send sample to QC and purchasing for their review. * Load pallets from ... Transfer raw brown sugar to production room racking. Remove A-tag and give to Anita. * Cover ...

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Sample Room Coordinator information

What is a sample room coordinator?

Sample Room Coordinators are professionals responsible for managing the organization, tracking, and distribution of product samples within a company, typically in the fashion, textile, or manufacturing industries. They ensure that samples are cataloged, stored properly, and delivered to designers, sales teams, or clients as needed. Their role often includes inventory management, maintaining sample records, and coordinating with various departments to support product development and marketing efforts. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills are key for this position.

How does a sample room coordinator typically collaborate with design and production teams to manage sample workflow?

As a Sample Room Coordinator, you serve as a crucial liaison between design, production, and sometimes merchandising teams. Your daily responsibilities often include tracking sample requests, scheduling fittings, and ensuring that samples move efficiently through each stage of development. You’ll frequently communicate with designers to clarify requirements, coordinate with pattern makers and sewers, and update production teams about timelines or changes. This role demands strong organizational skills and excellent communication, as you'll need to prioritize tasks and resolve any bottlenecks to keep projects on schedule.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a sample room coordinator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Sample Room Coordinator, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a background in textiles or fashion, often supported by experience in sample management or production environments. Familiarity with inventory management systems, Microsoft Office, and industry-specific software like PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) is typically required. Excellent communication, time management, and problem-solving abilities help you collaborate effectively with design, production, and sales teams. These skills ensure efficient sample tracking, timely product development, and seamless workflow coordination within the fashion or manufacturing process.

What is the difference between Sample Room Coordinator vs Sample Room Assistant?

AspectSample Room CoordinatorSample Room Assistant
CredentialsHigh school diploma; experience in sample managementHigh school diploma; basic knowledge of sample handling
Work EnvironmentOrganized sample rooms, coordinating sample flowSupporting sample room operations, assisting coordinators
Employer & IndustryFashion, cosmetics, or retail companiesSame as Sample Room Coordinator
Search & ComparisonOften compared for responsibilities and experience levelCommonly searched as a supporting role to coordinators

The Sample Room Coordinator manages sample inventory, coordinates sample flow, and ensures proper documentation. The Sample Room Assistant supports these activities by assisting with sample handling and organization. While both roles work in similar environments within fashion, cosmetics, or retail industries, the coordinator has more responsibilities and requires more experience. The assistant role is ideal for entry-level candidates seeking to support sample management tasks.

What cities in Iowa are hiring for Sample Room Coordinator jobs?

Cities in Iowa with the most Sample Room Coordinator job openings:

Infographic showing various Sample Room Coordinator job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% Internship, 79% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 4% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Vat Room Operator 3rd shift

Michael Foods Inc.

Britt, IA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago


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Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

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Job description

Business Unit Overview

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food.


Location Description

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Britt, Iowa where more eggs are produced within a 100 mile radius than anywhere in the world. Small town living and friendly faces make Britt, Iowa a place to call home. Our location is an egg processing facility that varies from breaking, pasteurization, and dried egg. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that's First in Food.


Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:


The purpose of the Tanker bay person is to transfer all edible liquid egg meeting USDA and
Company specifications for final distribution. They are responsible for monitoring and
documenting all tanks and tankers ensuring all vessels are cleaned and sanitized. This position is
also cross-trained in the duties and responsibilities of the inedible tanker bay, ensuring proper
removal of shells and inedible product. Proper procedures must be followed and accurate
checks and records must be kept. This person must follow all company and USDA standards and
ensure all tankers and vessels are monitored and documented to meet those standards.

This position has the responsibility to comply with Safety work rules at all times as well as an
obligation to reinforce Safety as a Core Value. Ensures that all policies, procedures and
activities, related to Food Safety & Quality, are followed and complied with uniformly, in an
effort to reduce product and process variability.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


As Edible Tanker Bay Person:


• Coordinates with USDA all tanker cleaning and transfers of liquid egg for shipment.
• Check the paperwork accompanying the tanker.
• Document on the Tanker Receiving Log – the date product is received, the product you
are receiving, if the product is raw or pasteurized the USDA Certificate number, the
person receiving the load, the company receiving the load from, and the total number of
pounds of product receiving.
• Document and inspect the physical condition of the incoming tanker for – cleanliness,
temperature and smell- and take corrective action as needed.
• Take a sample to the lab for testing.
• Control flow of egg via computer panel & associated flow boards & piping in the old and
new silo areas.
• Set up transfers by hooking a sanitized unloading hose to the tail end of the tanker and
unload the product to the proper silo or tank.
• Ensure empty tanks and tankers are cleaned by the Clean in Place (CIP) System.
• Communicate with the Cooked Department all edible egg transfers.
• Mix liquid egg product with ingredients.
• Assist in coordinating tanker shipments.
• Control the bulk receiving of chemicals.
• Ensure general good housekeeping for the area.
• Control the flow of inedible egg product to the inedible tanker bay.
• Assist in other areas as needed including working in mixing room mixing product as
needed.


As Inedible Tanker Bay Person:


• Monitor augers and machinery in the shell room, ensuring they are working properly.
• Monitor all chemical pumps, ensuring they are filled and working properly.
• Ensure general good housekeeping for the area, clean transfer room floors and machinery
and empty bad egg barrels.
• Clean tankers.
• Data entry and the paperwork required of the position.
• Fill in at all positions in the transfer room as needed.
• Expected to adhere to safe work practices becoming of a VPP Star worksite, follow GMP
and HACCP guidelines, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is
maintained in order to maintain SQF Level 3 certification. Report to management any
conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel
safety.
Other:
• Accountable for a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies
and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
• Adhere to Quality work practices, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure
that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices
that may adversely affect food safety and quality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:


EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:


High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent.


LANGUAGE SKILLS:


Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability
to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and
small group situations.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:


Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers,
common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and
interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY:


Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral,
or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in
standardized situations.


LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS:


* Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Certification
* Driver’s license


OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:


Specific skills and abilities required that are not included in other sections:


• Should have approximately 1-year experience in the Breaking Department with cross
training in the tanker bay area under close supervision. This person should have
knowledge of production flow, mixing, USDA and Company standards, and the CIP system,
along with the tanker bay area.
• Strong mechanical ability.
• Good reading and writing skills with the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work well with others and have good communication skills.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Safety Regulations and wear the proper
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the area.
• Ability to work in wet environment with changing temperatures, working indoors and out.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. safely.
• Follow Lock Out/Tag Out and Confined Space Entry procedures.
• Ability to climb unto tankers using a safety harness.
• Ability to work with chemicals safely.
• Ability to obtain Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) certification.
• The equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the
essential duties.
• Ability to operate specific equipment or tools

Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:


EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:


High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent.


LANGUAGE SKILLS:


Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability
to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and
small group situations.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:


Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers,
common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and
interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY:


Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral,
or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in
standardized situations.


LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS:


* Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Certification
* Driver’s license


OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:


Specific skills and abilities required that are not included in other sections:


• Should have approximately 1-year experience in the Breaking Department with cross
training in the tanker bay area under close supervision. This person should have
knowledge of production flow, mixing, USDA and Company standards, and the CIP system,
along with the tanker bay area.
• Strong mechanical ability.
• Good reading and writing skills with the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work well with others and have good communication skills.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Safety Regulations and wear the proper
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the area.
• Ability to work in wet environment with changing temperatures, working indoors and out.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. safely.
• Follow Lock Out/Tag Out and Confined Space Entry procedures.
• Ability to climb unto tankers using a safety harness.
• Ability to work with chemicals safely.
• Ability to obtain Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) certification.
• The equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the
essential duties.
• Ability to operate specific equipment or tools

Education:UNAVAILABLEEmployment Type: FULL_TIME

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About Michael Foods

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While our Michael Foods name has only been around since 1987, our true origins date all the way back to 1908 on a small family farm in New England. Over the past century, our capabilities have grown into innovative food offerings that reduce food safety risk, naturally extended shelf life and simplify food preparation and processing for foodservice kitchens and food manufacturers alike. Today, Michael Foods is a multi-billion-dollar supplier of foodservice, food ingredient and retail offerings that specializes in value-added eggs, and refrigerated potatoes. What’s our secret recipe? Great people, make real great food. Not only in our farms, facilities and offices across the country, but in the communities where we live and work. Explore more about who we are and how we strive to be First in Food for you by clicking below.

Industry

Food and drink manufacturing

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Minnetonka, MN, US

Year founded

1908