Forklift Operator - Nights

Work at Simmons•Dubuque, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for transferring products using an industrial forklift, hand lift, or pallet jack in a manner that complies with safety procedures, company, and USDA requirements. The role involves storing and moving product, operating pallet jacks between departments and buildings, and delivering materials to work areas. The operator will also load and unload shipments, ensure product is handled safely, and perform routine servicing of equipment. Additionally, the role requires identifying and reporting mechanical issues, detecting defective materials, maintaining a clean work area, and performing safety inspections. The operator will also assist with inventory, keep the dock area organized, and complete daily/weekly reports. Participation in team meetings and adherence to Simmons Operating Systems principles are also key aspects of the role.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain forklift license and pallet jack license.
Must be able to move or lift up to 50 pounds of supplies anywhere from floor to shoulder level.
Std waterproof gloves, hearing protection, chemical resistant apron & gloves, face shield, reinforced toe footwear.

Nice To Haves

Preference of poultry or food processing organization.
High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Stores and moves product using an industrial forklift, hand lift or pallet jack.
Operates an electronic or hand operated pallet jack between departments, buildings, and grounds.
Collects and delivers a wide variety of materials while adhering to established safety procedures.
Delivers materials to work areas as directed from production supervisor, stacks materials in storage areas and loads/unloads shipments in trailer.
Ensures product or equipment being moved is undamaged and handled in a safe manner.
Performs routine servicing of equipment such as changing batteries, charging batteries, and checks tires.
Responsible for identifying any mechanical problems or damage with the pallet jack and ensure the problems are reported to the supervisor for further inspection and repair.
Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
Performs visual safety inspection of machine before operation.
Loads and unloads trucks, stacking and consolidating partial pallets.
Assists with inventory, correctly recording numbers and codes.
Keeps dock area clear and organized to ensure efficient work flow.
Completes and delivers daily and weekly reports to the floor supervisor.
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.
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.
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.