General Laborer - Days

Simmons Foods•Dubuque, IA

About The Position

The General Laborer supports the production and packaging of products in accordance with company and governmental standards. The role includes packing products; stacking and unstacking items to fulfill customer orders; sorting finished goods; documenting damaged goods; checking packaging codes and UPCs against planned products; and cleaning and sanitizing the facility and surrounding grounds. Other tasks may be assigned by management. As a team member, the General Laborer participates in team development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies; coordinates work to support B.E.S.T. practices; attends appropriate team meetings; and contributes to team cohesion and resolution of issues. The role also requires familiarity with Simmons’ operating systems, such as quality, security, office environment, and company policies, and awareness of how individual actions support those systems. The position requires standing throughout the shift; lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying up to 30 pounds; and working in extreme hot or cold and wet or dry environments. Required personal protective equipment includes steel-toed shoes, ear plugs, and a hair net; a safety vest and hard hat are required where applicable. The schedule is Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday from 5:50 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Wednesday from 5:50 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Requirements

  • Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 30 pounds.
  • Ability to stand for the entire shift.
  • Ability to work in extreme hot or cold and wet or dry environments.
  • Wear required personal protective equipment: steel-toed shoes, ear plugs, and hair net; safety vest and hard hat where required.

Nice To Haves

  • Background in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

  • Pack products and stack or unstack products to fulfill customer orders.
  • Sort finished goods and document damaged goods.
  • Verify packaging codes and UPCs against planned products.
  • Clean and sanitize the facility and surrounding grounds.
  • Participate in team development, communication, meetings, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies.
  • Coordinate work with team members to support B.E.S.T. practices and contribute to team cohesion and issue resolution.
  • Maintain familiarity with Simmons’ operating systems and communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
  • Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.
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