Line Driver EM (Shipping): Wed 11:59pm-6am Thurs-Sat 6pm-6am

Work at Simmons•Emporia, KS

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Operates an industrial sized forklift to receive and transfer product, supplies, and materials from various departments to storage areas while meeting customer regulations and specifications. The operator is responsible for storing and retrieving goods in the storage area of the workplace, rotating stock so oldest materials are used first, and noting/reporting any damaged cartons, crates, or containers. This role involves recording items added or removed from inventory, storing product using an industrial forklift, and utilizing a handheld scan gun/RFGEN for lot tracking to maintain accurate inventory. The position requires operating a forklift to pick up, move, load, and unload product on or from trailers, adhering to department, facility, company, and regulatory guidelines. Responsibilities also include performing minor service of equipment, completing written daily safety inspections, identifying and reporting problems to the supervisor, and changing fuel bottles, refueling forklifts, or troubleshooting repairs. The role demands maintaining a clean and orderly work area, dock, and equipment, adhering to storage design principles, and recommending improvements. Creating product labels for inventory purposes, reading and understanding lot numbers, expiration dates, ingredient lists, and production schedules are also key duties. The position involves completing various reports daily and entering required information into the computer program efficiently and timely. Basic tools such as wrenches, tape measures, scales, air and water hoses will be used. Consolidating partial pallets as directed by the production supervisor is required. Operators must be able to maneuver forklifts in tight spaces while maintaining a safe work zone. Participation as a member of the Team is essential, including ongoing development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies, and coordinating work to ensure B.E.S.T practices. Attending appropriate team meetings and fostering strong cohesiveness regarding major issues is expected. The role includes accepting responsibility to quickly identify areas lacking 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 to achieve synergy within the larger organization. Familiarity with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g., quality, security, office environment, company policies) is required, understanding the responsibility to maintain this familiarity and the position’s role in supporting these systems, including the impact of individual actions and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas. Other duties as necessary in support of business objectives will be performed.

Requirements

Must be able to read, write, speak, and communicate in English.
Must have the ability to make good decisions and communicate effectively with others and leadership team.
A highly responsive ability to react to daily production priorities in a calm and focused manner.
Basic computer literacy.
Must be able to climb on and off of the forklift.
Must be able to back fork-lift up safely which requires turning the neck and body in the opposite direction.
Must be able to lift and stack up to 50 lbs from floor to crown.
Must be able to sit and walk for long periods of time.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds multiple times daily.
Knowledge of Julian calendar.
Knowledge of FIFO practices.
Knowledge of military time.
Knowledge of RFGEN.
Knowledge of JDE.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience in shipping and receiving.
Preferred experience working with large moving equipment.
Shipping and receiving knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

Operates an industrial sized forklift to receive and transfer product, supplies, and materials from various departments to storage areas.
Stores and retrieves goods in the storage area.
Rotates stock so oldest materials are used first.
Notes and reports any damaged cartons, crates or containers.
Records items added or removed from inventory.
Stores product by using an industrial forklift and uses a hand held scan gun/RFGEN for lot tracking to maintain accurate inventory.
Operates a forklift to pick up, move, load and unload product on, or from trailers.
Performs minor service of equipment and completes written daily safety inspections.
Identifies and reports noted problems to the supervisor for further inspection and repair.
Changes fuel bottles, refuels forklift or troubleshoots repairs as needed.
Maintains the work area, dock and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
Adheres to storage design principles, and recommends improvement.
Creates product labels for inventory purposes.
Reads and understands lot numbers, expiration dates, ingredient lists, and production schedules.
Completes various reports daily and enters required information into the computer program efficiently and timely.
Uses basic tools such as wrenches, tape measures, scales, air and water hoses.
Consolidates partial pallets as directed by the production supervisor.
Maneuvers forklift in tight spaces, while maintaining a safe work zone for other drivers and team members.
Participates as a member of the Team, fostering strong cohesiveness.
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.
Maintains familiarity with Simmons’ established operating systems and the position’s role in support of these systems.
Communicates concerns and improvement ideas regarding operating systems.
Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.