General Laborer - Nights

Simmons Foods•Dubuque, IA

About The Position

The General Laborer assists with general tasks that support the production and packaging of products in accordance with company and governmental standards. Tasks may include packing products; stacking and unstacking products to fulfill customer orders; sorting finished goods; documenting damaged goods; verifying packaging codes and UPCs against planned products; cleaning and sanitizing the facility and surrounding grounds; and other tasks assigned by management. The role participates as a member of the team, contributing to team development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies. Team members coordinate work to support B.E.S.T. practices, attend appropriate meetings, help maintain cohesion, and bring concerns to the team leader while supporting efforts to resolve issues and improve collaboration. The General Laborer is expected to be familiar with Simmons operating systems, including quality, security, office environment, and company policies, and to understand how individual work supports those systems. The position also performs other duties as necessary to support business objectives.

Requirements

Able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 30 pounds.
Able to stand for the entire shift.
Able to work in extreme hot or cold, wet or dry environments.

Nice To Haves

Background in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Pack products.
Stack and unstack products to fulfill customer orders.
Sort finished goods.
Document damaged goods.
Verify packaging codes and UPCs against planned products.
Clean and sanitize the facility and surrounding grounds.
Participate in team development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies.
Coordinate work with team members to support B.E.S.T. practices and attend appropriate team meetings.
Identify and communicate team cohesion concerns to the team leader and support efforts to resolve them.
Maintain familiarity with Simmons operating systems and communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.