Shipper Receiver KC - Days

Work at Simmons•Edgerton, KS

About The Position

The Shipper Receiver operates an industrial-sized forklift to receive, store, retrieve, and transfer products, supplies, and materials while meeting customer, facility, company, and regulatory requirements. The role supports accurate inventory and shipment preparation, maintains equipment and work areas, and follows safety and storage practices. The position also contributes to team coordination and the implementation of company operating systems and policies. The schedule is A-Shift: Sunday–Tuesday, 6 a.m.–6 p.m., and Wednesday, 6 a.m.–12 p.m. The work may involve extreme hot and cold temperatures and wet, dry, or dusty conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic math ability.
Ability to read, write, and understand English.
Ability to obtain and maintain a company-issued forklift license.
Basic computer literacy.
Ability to climb on and off a forklift and safely reverse while turning the neck and body in the opposite direction.
Ability to lift and stack up to 75 pounds from floor to crown and to lift up to 75 pounds multiple times daily.
Ability to sit and walk for long periods.
Ability to work in extreme hot and cold temperatures and in wet, dry, or dusty environments.
Knowledge of the Julian calendar and FIFO practices.
Knowledge of military time, RFGEN, and JDE.
Ability to use required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, rubber gloves, rubber boots, rubber apron, and hearing protection.

Nice To Haves

Experience in shipping and receiving.
Knowledge of shipping and receiving practices.
Experience working with large moving equipment.

Responsibilities

Store and retrieve goods in designated storage areas, rotating stock so older materials are used first.
Inspect and report damaged cartons, crates, or containers; record inventory items added or removed.
Retrieve designated products for shipment and ensure products are properly loaded and sealed.
Operate an industrial forklift to pick up, move, load, and unload products on or from trailers in accordance with applicable guidelines.
Use a handheld scan gun/RFGEN for lot tracking and inventory accuracy; create product labels and enter required information into computer programs.
Perform minor equipment service, complete daily written safety inspections, and report equipment problems to a supervisor.
Change forklift batteries or fuel bottles, refuel forklifts, and troubleshoot repairs as needed.
Maintain clean, orderly work areas, docks, and equipment; follow storage design principles and recommend improvements.
Read and understand lot numbers, expiration dates, ingredient lists, and production schedules; complete daily reports.
Use basic tools and equipment, including wrenches, tape measures, scales, and air and water hoses.
Consolidate partial pallets as directed by the production supervisor.
Maneuver forklifts safely in tight spaces while maintaining a safe work zone for drivers and team members.
Participate in team development, communication, meetings, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies; coordinate work to support B.E.S.T. practices.
Support cohesiveness within the team, raise concerns to the team leader, and work collaboratively to resolve issues and improve coordination.
Maintain familiarity with company operating systems, including quality, security, office environment, and company policies; communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.