Shipper Receiver KC - Days

Work at Simmons•Edgerton, KS

15h•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. This role also involves preparing products for shipment by retrieving designated products, ensuring proper loading and sealing, and maintaining accurate inventory using a hand-held scan gun/RFGEN for lot tracking. The position requires operating a forklift to pick up, move, load, and unload product on or from trailers, performing minor service and safety inspections of equipment, and maintaining a clean and orderly work area. Additionally, the role involves creating product labels, understanding lot numbers and expiration dates, completing reports, using basic tools, consolidating partial pallets, and maneuvering the forklift safely in tight spaces. The Shipper Receiver participates as a team member, fostering cohesiveness and supporting team concepts, programs, and policies. They are expected to be familiar with Simmons' operating systems and perform other duties as necessary to support business objectives.

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

Operates an industrial-sized forklift to receive and transfer product, supplies, and materials to appropriate area.
Stores and retrieves goods in the storage area of the workplace.
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.
Works from written or verbal instructions by operating 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 and supporting team concepts, programs, and policies.
Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies) and 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.