Shipper Receiver KC - Nights

Simmons Foods•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, monitors and reports damaged containers, and records inventory movements. It also prepares products for shipment, uses a handheld scan gun/RFGEN for lot tracking, and enters reports and other required information into a computer program. The position includes performing minor equipment service, completing daily written safety inspections, changing batteries or fuel bottles, refueling forklifts, and reporting equipment problems for further inspection or repair. The Shipper Receiver maintains a clean, orderly work area, dock, and equipment; creates product labels; reads lot numbers, expiration dates, ingredient lists, and production schedules; and uses basic tools and equipment as needed. The operator must maneuver a forklift safely in tight spaces and maintain a safe work zone for coworkers and other drivers. The role participates in team meetings and team development, communication, and implementation of concepts, programs, and policies. It also supports Simmons operating systems and performs other duties as needed in support of business objectives. The stated schedule is Wednesday 11:59 p.m.–6 a.m. and Thursday through Saturday 6 p.m.–6 a.m.

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 lift and stack up to 75 pounds from floor to crown and lift up to 75 pounds multiple times daily.
Ability to climb on and off a forklift and safely back it up by turning the neck and body in the opposite direction.
Ability to sit and walk for long periods.
Ability to work in extreme hot and cold temperatures and in wet, dry, and dusty environments.
Ability to work the stated overnight schedule: Wednesday 11:59 p.m.–6 a.m. and Thursday through Saturday 6 p.m.–6 a.m.
Use required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, rubber gloves, rubber boots, rubber apron, hearing protection, and other PPE required in the work area.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Julian calendar and FIFO practices.
Preferred experience in shipping and receiving and working with large moving equipment.
Knowledge of military time, RFGEN, and JDE.
Shipping and receiving knowledge.
Military experience is valued; veterans are welcome.

Responsibilities

Operate an industrial-sized forklift to receive, transfer, store, retrieve, load, and unload products, supplies, and materials in accordance with customer, department, facility, company, and regulatory requirements.
Rotate stock so the oldest materials are used first; report damaged cartons, crates, or containers; and record items added to or removed from inventory.
Retrieve designated products for shipment and ensure they are properly loaded and sealed.
Use a handheld scan gun/RFGEN for lot tracking and accurate inventory management.
Perform minor equipment service, complete daily written safety inspections, and report problems to the supervisor for further inspection and repair.
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 inventory product labels and read lot numbers, expiration dates, ingredient lists, and production schedules.
Complete daily reports and enter required information into the computer program 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 in tight spaces while maintaining a safe work zone for other drivers and team members.
Participate in team meetings and support the development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies.
Support Simmons operating systems, follow applicable systems and company policies, and communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.