Shipper Receiver KC - Days

Simmons Foods•Edgerton, KS

2d•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, prepare products for shipment by retrieving designated products and ensuring they are properly loaded and sealed, and use a handheld scan gun/RFGEN for lot tracking to maintain accurate inventory. The role involves operating a forklift to pick up, move, load, and unload product on or from trailers, performing minor service of equipment, and completing written daily safety inspections. The Shipper Receiver will also be responsible for changing batteries or fuel bottles, refueling forklifts, troubleshooting repairs, and maintaining a clean and orderly work area. They will create product labels, read and understand lot numbers, expiration dates, ingredient lists, and production schedules, and complete various reports daily, entering required information into a computer program. Basic tools such as wrenches, tape measures, scales, and air and water hoses will be used. The operator must be able to maneuver a forklift in tight spaces while maintaining a safe work zone. This role participates as a member of the Team, fostering strong cohesiveness and coordinating work to ensure B.E.S.T practices with all team members. Familiarity with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g., quality, security, office environment, company policies) is expected, along with understanding the responsibility to maintain familiarity and the position’s role in supporting these systems. Other duties as necessary in support of business objectives may be assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Perform basic math.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a company issued forklift license.
Must be able to read, write and understand English.
Basic computer literacy.
Knowledge of Julian calendar.
Knowledge of FIFO practices.
Knowledge of military time.
Knowledge of RFGEN and JDE.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience in shipping and receiving.
Preferred experience working with large moving equipment.
We value military experience and welcome veterans to join our team.

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 use a handheld 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 a 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.
Participate as a member of the Team, fostering strong cohesiveness and coordinating work.
Maintain familiarity with Simmons’ established operating systems and the position’s role in supporting them.
Communicate concerns and improvement ideas regarding operating systems.