Pallet Jack Operator SS Day Shift (Evis)

Simmons Foods•Gentry, AR

37d

About The Position

The Pallet Jack Operator collects and delivers products and materials between departments, buildings, and grounds while following company safety and quality procedures. The operator uses an electronic or hand-operated pallet jack, delivers materials to production work areas as directed, stacks materials in storage areas, and loads shipments into trailers. Products and equipment must be handled safely and kept undamaged. The role includes identifying and reporting defective materials, questionable conditions, and pallet jack mechanical problems or damage to the supervisor. The operator maintains a clean and orderly work area and equipment, follows safety regulations, and completes and delivers daily and weekly reports to the floor supervisor. As a team member, the operator participates in team development, communication, meetings, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies. The role also requires familiarity with Simmons operating systems, including quality, security, office environment, and company policies, and communicating concerns and improvement ideas. Other duties may be assigned in support of business objectives.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain company-issued pallet jack licenses.
Ability to work efficiently in a plant environment.
Regularly stand, reach, and move about the facility.
Use required personal protective equipment, including footwear, gloves, apron, hearing protection, and hair nets as needed or required.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience in shipping and receiving.
Preferred experience working with large moving equipment.
Preference for experience in a poultry or food processing organization.
Military experience is valued.

Responsibilities

Operate an electronic or hand-operated pallet jack between departments, buildings, and grounds.
Collect and deliver materials while following established safety procedures.
Report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
Maintain work areas and equipment in a clean, orderly condition and follow safety regulations.
Deliver materials to work areas as directed by the production supervisor, stack materials in storage areas, and load shipments into trailers.
Ensure moved products and equipment are undamaged and handled safely.
Identify pallet jack mechanical problems or damage and report them to the supervisor for inspection and repair.
Complete and deliver daily and weekly reports to the floor supervisor.
Participate in team development, communication, meetings, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies.
Coordinate work with team members, raise concerns about team cohesiveness, and work collaboratively to resolve issues.
Maintain familiarity with Simmons operating systems and communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.