Shipper Receiver (Shipping) - Nights

Work at Simmons•Emporia, KS

2d•Onsite

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 includes preparing products for shipment, maintaining accurate inventory records, supporting shipping and receiving operations, and keeping the work area and equipment clean and orderly. The position also participates in team activities and supports Simmons’ operating systems, policies, and improvement efforts.

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, speak, and understand English.
Ability to make sound decisions and communicate effectively with coworkers and leadership.
Ability to respond calmly and with focus to daily production priorities.
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 the floor to crown and to lift up to 75 pounds multiple times daily.
Ability to sit and walk for long periods and work in extreme hot and cold temperatures and wet, dry, or dusty environments.
Ability to work safely with large moving equipment.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience in shipping and receiving.
Knowledge of the Julian calendar and FIFO practices.
Basic computer literacy.
Knowledge of military time, RFGEN, and JDE.
Shipping and receiving knowledge.
Military experience is valued.

Responsibilities

Store and retrieve goods, rotate stock so older materials are used first, and report damaged cartons, crates, or containers.
Record items added to or removed from inventory and use a handheld scan gun/RFGEN for lot tracking.
Retrieve designated products for shipment and ensure they are properly loaded and sealed.
Operate a forklift to pick up, move, load, and unload product on or from trailers according to applicable guidelines.
Perform minor equipment servicing and complete written daily safety inspections; 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 for inventory purposes 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.
Maneuver forklifts safely in tight spaces while maintaining a safe work zone for other drivers and team members.
Participate in team development, communication, meetings, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies; coordinate work to support B.E.S.T. practices.
Support Simmons’ established operating systems and communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.