Pallet Jack Operator-Days

Work at Simmons•Southwest City, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pallet Jack Operator is responsible for collecting and delivering product while adhering to company safety and quality procedures. This role involves operating an electronic or hand-operated pallet jack to move materials within the facility and to external locations. The operator will also be responsible for maintaining a clean work area, reporting any equipment issues, and completing necessary reports. Teamwork and adherence to Simmons operating systems are also key aspects of this position.

Requirements

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain company issued pallet jack license.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience in shipping and receiving, working with large moving equipment.
Preference for poultry or food processing organization.

Responsibilities

Operates an electronic or hand operated pallet jack between departments, buildings, and grounds.
Collects and delivers a wide variety of materials while adhering to established safety procedures.
Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
Delivers materials to work areas as directed from production supervisor, stacks materials in storage areas and loads shipments in trailer.
Ensures product or equipment being moved is undamaged and handled in a safe manor.
Responsible for identifying any mechanical problems or damage with the pallet jack and ensure the problems are reported to the supervisor for further inspection and repair.
Completes and delivers daily and weekly reports to the floor supervisor.
Participates as a member of the team, fostering strong cohesiveness and supporting team concepts, programs, and policies.
Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team to resolve issues.
Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.