Shipper Receiver KC - Nights

Simmons Foods • Edgerton, KS

13d • 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 record items added or removed from inventory. This role prepares products for shipment by retrieving designated products and ensuring they are properly loaded and sealed correctly. The Shipper Receiver uses an industrial forklift and a hand-held scan gun/RFGEN for lot tracking to maintain accurate inventory. They work from written or verbal instructions, operating a forklift to pick up, move, load, and unload product on or from trailers while meeting department, facility, company, and regulatory guidelines. Additionally, they perform minor service of equipment, complete written daily safety inspections, and identify and report problems to the supervisor. Responsibilities include changing batteries or fuel bottles, refueling forklifts, or troubleshooting repairs. The role also involves maintaining a clean and orderly work area, dock, and equipment, adhering to storage design principles, and recommending improvements. Creating product labels for inventory, reading and understanding lot numbers, expiration dates, ingredient lists, and production schedules are key tasks. The position requires completing various reports daily and entering required information into a computer program efficiently and timely. Basic tools such as wrenches, tape measures, scales, air and water hoses are used. Partial pallets are consolidated as directed by the production supervisor. 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 cohesiveness, and supporting team concepts, programs, and policies. Familiarity with Simmons' operating systems (quality, security, office environment, company policies) is expected, along with understanding the impact of individual actions and communicating concerns and improvement ideas. This position description is intended to guide activities and is not exhaustive.

Requirements

• Operates an industrial sized forklift.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a company issued forklift license.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.

Nice To Haves

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

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 proper loading and sealing.
• Store product using an industrial forklift and a hand-held scan gun/RFGEN for lot tracking.
• Operate a forklift to pick up, move, load, and unload product on or from trailers.
• 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 improvements.
• 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 cohesiveness and supporting team concepts, programs, and policies.
• Maintain familiarity with Simmons’ established operating systems and the position’s role in supporting them.
• Communicate concerns and improvement ideas regarding operating systems.
• Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED