Shipper Receiver KC - Nights

Work at Simmons•Edgerton, 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 record items added or removed from inventory and prepare products for shipment by retrieving designated products and ensuring they are properly loaded and sealed correctly. The role involves using an industrial forklift and a hand held scan gun/RFGEN for lot tracking to maintain accurate inventory. Operators will work from written or verbal instructions, pick up, move, load and unload product on or from trailers while meeting department, facility, company, and regulatory guidelines. Responsibilities include performing minor service of equipment, completing written daily safety inspections, identifying and reporting noted problems to the supervisor, and changing batteries or fuel bottles, refueling forklifts, or troubleshooting repairs as needed. The role also 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 and entering required information into a computer program efficiently and timely are also key duties. The position requires 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 role involves participating as a member of the Team, fostering strong cohesiveness, accepting responsibility to identify areas lacking cohesiveness, and working with the team to resolve issues. Familiarity with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g., quality, security, office environment, company policies) is expected, along with understanding the responsibility to maintain familiarity and the position's role in supporting these systems. 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, RFGEN and JDE.
Perform basic math.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a company issued forklift license.
Must be able to read, write and understand English.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience in shipping and receiving.
Working with large moving equipment.
Shipping and receiving knowledge preferred.
We value military experience and welcome veterans to join our team.

Responsibilities

Store and retrieve goods in the storage area.
Rotate stock so oldest materials are used first.
Note and report any damaged cartons, crates or containers.
Record items added or removed from inventory.
Prepare products for shipment by retrieving designated products and ensuring it is properly loaded and sealed correctly.
Store product by using an industrial forklift and uses a hand held scan gun/RFGEN for lot tracking to maintain accurate inventory.
Pick up, move, load and unload product on, or from trailers while meeting department, facility, company, and regulatory guidelines.
Perform minor service of equipment and completes written daily safety inspections.
Identify and report noted problems to the supervisor for further inspection and repair.
Change batteries or fuel bottles, refueling forklift or troubleshooting repairs as needed.
Maintain the work area, dock and equipment in a clean and orderly condition, adhere to storage design principles, and recommend improvement.
Create product labels for inventory purposes.
Read and understand lot numbers, expiration dates, ingredient lists, and production schedules.
Complete various reports daily and enter required information into computer program efficiently and timely.
Use basic tools such as wrenches, tape measures, scales, air and water hoses.
Consolidate partial pallets as directed by the production supervisor.
Maneuver forklift in tight spaces, while maintaining a safe work zone for other drivers and team members.
Participate as a member of the Team, fostering strong cohesiveness.
Accept 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.
Maintain familiarity with Simmons’ established operating systems and the position’s role in support of these systems.
Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.