Forklift BV

Work at Simmons•Bridgeville, DE

About The Position

Transfers products using an industrial forklift, hand lift, or pallet jack while complying with safety procedures and company and USDA requirements. Stores and moves products, collects and delivers materials between departments, buildings, and grounds, delivers materials to work areas as directed, stacks materials in storage areas, and loads and unloads shipments and trucks. Ensures products and equipment are handled safely and remain undamaged. Performs routine equipment servicing, including changing and charging batteries and checking tires. Inspects equipment visually before operation, identifies mechanical problems or damage, and reports issues for inspection and repair. Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions, maintains a clean and orderly work area, keeps the dock organized, assists with inventory and records numbers and codes, and completes daily and weekly reports for the floor supervisor. Participates in team activities, meetings, development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies. Coordinates work to support B.E.S.T. practices and team cohesion. Maintains familiarity with Simmons’ operating systems, including quality, security, office environment, and company policies, and communicates concerns and improvement ideas. Performs other duties as needed in support of business objectives.

Requirements

Ability to move or lift up to 50 pounds from floor to shoulder level.
Use required personal protective equipment: standard waterproof gloves, hearing protection, chemical-resistant apron and gloves, face shield, and reinforced-toe footwear.

Nice To Haves

Preference for experience in a poultry or food-processing organization.
Military experience is valued; veterans are welcome.

Responsibilities

Store and move products using an industrial forklift, hand lift, or pallet jack.
Operate electronic or hand-operated pallet jacks between departments, buildings, and grounds.
Collect and deliver materials in accordance with established safety procedures.
Deliver materials to work areas as directed by the production supervisor; stack materials in storage areas and load or unload shipments in trailers.
Handle products and equipment safely and ensure they are not damaged.
Perform routine equipment servicing, including changing and charging batteries and checking tires.
Identify mechanical problems or equipment damage and report them to the supervisor for inspection and repair.
Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area and equipment, and follow prescribed safety regulations.
Perform a visual safety inspection of the machine before operation.
Load and unload trucks, stack materials, and consolidate partial pallets.
Assist with inventory and accurately record numbers and codes.
Keep the dock area clear and organized to support efficient workflow.
Complete and deliver daily and weekly reports to the floor supervisor.
Participate in team meetings and in the development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies.
Coordinate work with team members to support B.E.S.T. practices and foster team cohesion; raise and help resolve issues that affect cohesion.
Maintain familiarity with Simmons’ operating systems and communicate concerns and ideas for improvement.
Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.