Shipper Receiver KC; D2 (Nights)

Simmons Foods•Edgerton, KS

5d•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 prepare products for shipment by retrieving designated products and ensuring it is properly loaded and sealed correctly. This role involves using an industrial forklift and a handheld 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. The position also includes performing minor service of equipment, completing daily safety inspections, changing batteries or fuel bottles, refueling forklifts, and troubleshooting repairs. Maintaining a clean and orderly work area, dock, and equipment, adhering to storage design principles, and recommending improvements are also key responsibilities. Creating product labels, understanding lot numbers, expiration dates, ingredient lists, and production schedules, and completing various reports daily and entering required information into a computer program efficiently are also part of the role. Operators will use basic tools such as wrenches, tape measures, scales, air and water hoses, and consolidate partial pallets as directed. Operators must be able to maneuver forklifts in tight spaces while maintaining a safe work zone. The role also involves participating 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 familiarity and support these systems is required. This position description is intended to guide activities and is not intended to limit thinking or creativity.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain a company issued forklift license.
Must be able to read, write and understand English.
Perform basic math.
Basic computer literacy.
Knowledge of Julian calendar.
Knowledge of FIFO practices.
Knowledge of military time.
Knowledge of RFGEN and JDE.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience in shipping and receiving.
Preferred experience working with large moving equipment.
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 using an industrial forklift and use a hand held scan gun/RFGEN for lot tracking to maintain accurate inventory.
Operate a forklift to 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 complete written daily safety inspections.
Identify and report noted problems to the supervisor for further inspection and repair.
Change batteries or fuel bottles, refuel forklift or troubleshoot 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 regarding all major issues.
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.
Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.