Shipper Receiver - Days - Warehouse

Simmons Foods•Dubuque, IA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipper Receiver is responsible for various warehouse operations including storing and retrieving goods, managing inventory, preparing products for shipment, and operating equipment. This role requires attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. The operator will also be responsible for basic equipment maintenance and record-keeping.

Requirements

Must be able to climb on and off of the forklift.
Must be able to back forklift up safely which requires turning 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 the appropriate area.
Knowledge of Julian calendar, FIFO practices.
Basic computer literacy.
Knowledge of military time, RFGEN and JDE.
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Perform basic math.
Must be able to obtain and maintain 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.

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 designated product and ensuring it is properly loaded and sealed correctly.
Storing product using an industrial forklift and using 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 improvements.
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 the production 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, fostering strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues.
Understanding the responsibility to maintain familiarity with Simmons' established operating systems and this position's role in support of these systems.
Performing other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.