General Laborer - Day Shift

Simmons Foods • Dubuque, IA

70d

About The Position

This is a general laborer position. The role involves assisting in general tasks to support the needs of producing and packaging products according to company and governmental standards. Responsibilities include packing product, stacking and unstacking product to meet customers' orders, sorting finished goods, documenting damaged goods, verifying packaging code and UPC to match planned product, general cleaning and sanitation of the facility and surrounding grounds, and other tasks as assigned by management. The position requires participation as a member of the team, fostering strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues such as direction, annual plan, budget, and policy changes. The individual must accept responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness and work with the team to resolve issues.

Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 30 lbs
• Ability to stand on feet for the entire shift
• Ability to work in extreme hot/cold, wet/dry environments
• Familiarity with Simmons' established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies)

Nice To Haves

• Background in manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Packing product
• Stacking and unstacking product to meet customers' orders
• Sorting finished goods
• Documenting damaged goods
• Verifying packaging code and UPC to match planned product
• General cleaning and sanitation of facility and surrounding grounds
• Participating in ongoing development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies
• Coordinating work to ensure B.E.S.T practices with all team members
• Attending appropriate team meetings
• Identifying areas that lack cohesiveness and bringing them to the attention of the team leader
• Performing other duties as necessary in support of business objectives

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods