Shipper Receiver EM (Receiving): Sun-Tue 6:00pm-6:00am, Wed 6:00pm-12:00am

Simmons Foods•Emporia, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Operates an industrial sized forklift to receive and transfer product, supplies, and materials to appropriate area 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 and reporting any damaged cartons, crates or containers. They will also record items added or removed from inventory, prepare products for shipment by retrieving designated products and ensuring they are properly loaded and sealed correctly, and store product using an industrial forklift and a hand-held scan gun/RFGEN for lot tracking to maintain accurate inventory. Working from written or verbal instructions, the operator will use a forklift to pick up, move, load, and unload product on or from trailers while meeting department, facility, company, and regulatory guidelines. Additionally, the role involves performing minor service of equipment, completing written daily safety inspections, identifying and reporting problems to the supervisor, changing batteries or fuel bottles, refueling forklifts, and troubleshooting repairs. The position requires 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, and completing various reports daily while entering required information into a computer program efficiently and timely are also key responsibilities. The role involves using basic tools such as wrenches, tape measures, scales, air and water hoses, and consolidating partial pallets as directed. Operators must be able to maneuver forklifts in tight spaces while maintaining a safe work zone. The position also requires participation as a member of the Team, fostering cohesiveness, and supporting team concepts, programs, and policies. Familiarity with Simmons' established operating systems (quality, security, office environment, company policies) and understanding the responsibility to maintain this familiarity and the role in supporting these systems is essential. Other duties as necessary in support of business objectives may be assigned.

Requirements

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 75 lbs from floor to crown.
Will be required to work in extreme temperatures both hot and cold, wet, dry, dusty environment.
Must be able to sit and walk for long periods of time.
Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds multiple times daily.
Must be able to work in temperature extremes.
Safety Glasses, Rubber Gloves, Rubber boots, Rubber Apron, Hearing Protection, and any other PPE as required in appropriate area.
Knowledge of Julian calendar, FIFO practices.
Basic computer literacy.
Knowledge of military time.
Knowledge of RFGEN and JDE.
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Perform basic math.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a company issued forklift license.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Communication skills & decision quality - 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.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience in shipping and receiving.
Preferred experience working with large moving equipment.
Shipping and receiving knowledge preferred.
Preferred Education: N/A

Responsibilities

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.
Prepares products for shipment by retrieving designated products and ensuring it is properly loaded and sealed correctly.
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 while meeting department, facility, company, and regulatory guidelines.
Performs minor service of equipment and completes written daily safety inspections.
Identifies and reports noted problems to the supervisor for further inspection and repair.
Responsible for changing batteries or fuel bottles, refueling forklift or troubleshooting 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 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 regarding all major issues.
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.
Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems.
Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.