Shipper Receiver KC - Nights

Work at Simmons•Edgerton, KS

About The Position

The Shipper Receiver operates an industrial-sized forklift to receive and transfer products, supplies, and materials to appropriate areas while meeting customer regulations and specifications. The role stores and retrieves goods, rotates stock so older materials are used first, tracks inventory, prepares products for shipment, and maintains a clean, orderly work area and equipment. The position also supports team communication and development, follows company operating systems and policies, and performs other duties as needed to support business objectives. The work schedule is D2: Wednesday 11:59 p.m.–6 a.m. and Thursday through Saturday 6 p.m.–6 a.m. The role involves physical work and exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures and wet, dry, and dusty environments. Required protective equipment includes safety glasses, rubber gloves, rubber boots, a rubber apron, hearing protection, and any other PPE required in the work area.

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, 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 repeatedly during the day.
Ability to sit and walk for long periods.
Ability to work in extreme hot and cold temperatures and in wet, dry, and dusty environments.
Knowledge of the Julian calendar and FIFO practices.
Knowledge of military time, RFGEN, and JDE.
Ability to use required PPE, including safety glasses, rubber gloves, rubber boots, a rubber apron, and hearing protection.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience in shipping and receiving.
Knowledge of shipping and receiving.
Experience working with large moving equipment.

Responsibilities

Store and retrieve goods in workplace storage areas, rotating stock so the oldest materials are used first.
Note and report damaged cartons, crates, or containers, and record items added to or removed from inventory.
Retrieve designated products for shipment and ensure products are properly loaded and sealed.
Use an industrial forklift and a handheld scan gun/RFGEN to store products and track lots accurately.
Operate a forklift, following written or verbal instructions, to pick up, move, load, and unload products on or from trailers in accordance with department, facility, company, and regulatory guidelines.
Perform minor equipment service and complete written daily safety inspections; report problems to the supervisor for further inspection and repair.
Change batteries or fuel bottles, refuel the forklift, 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.
Read and understand lot numbers, expiration dates, ingredient lists, and production schedules.
Complete daily reports and enter required information into computer programs efficiently 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 a forklift 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.
Help identify and resolve issues that affect team cohesiveness and support organizational objectives.
Maintain familiarity with Simmons operating systems, including quality, security, office environment, and company policies; communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.