Shipper Receiver KC; D2 (Nights)

Work at Simmons•Edgerton, KS

5d•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. This role also involves preparing products for shipment by retrieving designated products, ensuring proper loading and sealing, and using an industrial forklift and a hand-held scan gun/RFGEN for lot tracking to maintain accurate inventory. The position requires working from written or verbal instructions to pick up, move, load, and unload product on or from trailers while meeting various guidelines. Additionally, the role includes performing minor service of equipment, completing daily safety inspections, identifying and reporting problems to the supervisor, changing batteries or fuel bottles, refueling forklifts, and troubleshooting repairs. Maintaining a clean and orderly work area, dock, and equipment, adhering to storage design principles, and recommending improvements are also key responsibilities. The Shipper Receiver creates product labels, reads and understands lot numbers, expiration dates, ingredient lists, and production schedules, and completes various reports daily, entering required information into a computer program efficiently. Basic tools such as wrenches, tape measures, scales, and air and water hoses are used. Consolidating partial pallets as directed and maneuvering forklifts in tight spaces while maintaining a safe work zone are essential. The role also emphasizes participation as a team member, fostering cohesiveness, and supporting team concepts, programs, and policies. Familiarity with Simmons' operating systems (quality, security, office environment, company policies) and understanding the impact of individual actions on these systems is required. This position description is intended to guide activities and is not exhaustive.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Operates an industrial sized forklift to receive and transfer product, supplies, and materials to appropriate area.
Stores and retrieves goods in the storage area.
Rotates stock so oldest materials are used first.
Notes and reports any damaged cartons, crates or containers.
Records items added or removed from inventory.
Prepares products for shipment by retrieving designated products and ensuring it is properly loaded and sealed correctly.
Stores product by using an industrial forklift and uses a hand held scan gun/RFGEN for lot tracking to maintain accurate inventory.
Works from written or verbal instructions by operating a forklift to pick up, move, load and unload product on, or from trailers.
Performs minor service of equipment and completes written daily safety inspections.
Identifies and reports noted problems to the supervisor for further inspection and repair.
Changes batteries or fuel bottles, refuels forklift or troubleshoots repairs as needed.
Maintains the work area, dock and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
Adheres to storage design principles, and recommends improvement.
Creates product labels for inventory purposes.
Reads and understands lot numbers, expiration dates, ingredient lists, and production schedules.
Completes various reports daily and enters required information into computer program efficiently and timely.
Uses basic tools such as wrenches, tape measures, scales, air and water hoses.
Consolidates partial pallets as directed by the production supervisor.
Maneuvers forklift in tight spaces, while maintaining a safe work zone for other drivers and team members.
Participates as a member of the Team, fostering strong cohesiveness and supporting team concepts, programs, and policies.
Attends appropriate team meetings.
Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues.
Reinforces actions needed to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.
Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies).
Understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems.
Considers the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.