Shipper Receiver - Nights

Simmons Foods•Dubuque, IA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The operator is responsible for storing and retrieving 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 the designated product and ensuring it is properly loaded and sealed correctly. Stores product by using an industrial forklift and uses a handheld scan gun/RFGEN for lot tracking to maintain accurate inventory. Working 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.

Requirements

Ability to climb on and off of the forklift
Ability to back fork-lift up safely which requires turning neck and body in the opposite direction
Ability to lift and stack up to 75 lbs from floor to crown
Ability to work in extreme temperatures both hot and cold, wet, dry, dusty environment
Ability to sit and walk for long periods of time
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds multiple times daily
Knowledge of Julian calendar
Knowledge of FIFO practices
Basic computer literacy
Knowledge of military time, RFGEN and JDE
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Ability to perform basic math
Ability to obtain and maintain company issued forklift license
Ability to read, write and understand English

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience in shipping and receiving
Preferred experience working with large moving equipment
Shipping and receiving knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

Storing and retrieving goods in the storage area of the workplace
Rotating stock so oldest materials are used first
Noting and reporting any damaged cartons, crates or containers
Recording items added or removed from inventory
Preparing products for shipment by retrieving the designated product and ensuring it is properly loaded and sealed correctly
Storing product by using an industrial forklift and a handheld scan gun/RFGEN for lot tracking to maintain accurate inventory
Operating a forklift to pick up, move, load and unload product on, or from trailers while meeting department, facility, company, and regulatory guidelines
Performing minor service of equipment and completing written daily safety inspections
Identifying and reporting noted problems to supervisor for further inspection and repair
Changing batteries or fuel bottles, refueling forklift or troubleshooting repairs as needed
Maintaining the work area, dock and equipment in a clean and orderly condition
Adhering to storage design principles, and recommending improvement
Creating product labels for inventory purposes
Reading and understanding lot numbers, expiration dates, ingredient lists, and production schedules
Completing various reports daily and entering the required information into the computer program efficiently and timely
Using basic tools such as wrenches, tape measures, scales, air, and water hoses
Consolidating partial pallets as directed by productions supervisor
Maneuvering forklift in tight spaces while maintaining a safe work zone for other drivers and team members
Participating as a member of the Team in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies
Coordinating work to ensure B.E.S.T practices with all team members
Attending appropriate team meetings
Fostering strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc.
Accepting 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 and actively look for ways, and reinforces actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization
Maintaining familiarity with Simmons' established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies)
Understanding the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position's role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas
Performing other duties as necessary in support of business objectives