Shipper Receiver KC - Days

Simmons Foods•Edgerton, KS

11d

About The Position

The Shipper Receiver operates an industrial-sized forklift to receive, store, retrieve, and transfer products, supplies, and materials while meeting customer, company, facility, department, and regulatory requirements. The role maintains accurate inventory, prepares products for shipment, inspects and performs minor service on equipment, and keeps the work area and dock clean and orderly. The position also involves completing daily reports and safety inspections, entering information into computer systems, creating product labels, and coordinating with team members to support business objectives and established operating systems.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to perform basic math.
Ability to obtain and maintain a company-issued forklift license.
Ability to read, write, and understand English.
Basic computer literacy.
Ability to climb on and off a forklift and safely back it up, including turning the neck and body in the opposite direction.
Ability to lift and stack up to 75 pounds from floor to crown and 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 wet, dry, and dusty environments.
Ability to use required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, rubber gloves, rubber boots, rubber apron, and hearing protection.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience in shipping and receiving.
Knowledge of the Julian calendar and FIFO practices.
Experience working with large moving equipment.
Knowledge of military time, RFGEN, and JDE.
Shipping and receiving knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

Store and retrieve goods, rotate stock so oldest materials are used first, report damaged packaging, and record inventory additions and removals.
Retrieve designated products and prepare shipments by ensuring products are properly loaded and sealed.
Operate an industrial forklift to pick up, move, load, unload, and store products, including maneuvering safely in tight spaces.
Use a handheld scan gun/RFGEN for lot tracking and maintaining accurate inventory.
Perform minor equipment service, complete written daily safety inspections, and report problems to the supervisor.
Change batteries or fuel bottles, refuel forklifts, and troubleshoot repairs as needed.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area, dock, and equipment; follow storage design principles and recommend improvements.
Create product labels and read lot numbers, expiration dates, ingredient lists, and production schedules.
Complete daily reports and enter required information into computer programs accurately and promptly.
Use basic tools and equipment, including wrenches, tape measures, scales, and air and water hoses.
Consolidate partial pallets as directed by the production supervisor.
Participate in team development, communication, meetings, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies; coordinate work with team members and help resolve issues.
Maintain familiarity with Simmons operating systems and communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.