Tote Dump SW- A Team

Work at Simmons•Southwest City, MO

About The Position

The Tote Dump position transfers materials from trailer to trailer and loads finished product into trailers using a forklift. The role ensures totes are empty, removes and disposes of paper and plastic in designated areas, manually breaks down totes, and stacks pallets. The employee operates equipment while maintaining production speeds and finished-product quality; follows Standard Work Instructions, Training within Industry, Lean principles, safety requirements, and relevant government regulations; keeps the department clean and completes department forms. The position performs essential responsibilities with little or no supervision and includes teamwork, communication, and support of Simmons’ operating systems and business objectives. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

Ability to perform the essential position responsibilities with little or no supervision.
Ability to work in wet, noisy, dusty, humid, hot, or cold environments.
Ability to walk and stand for up to 12 hours per shift.
Ability to climb stairs or fixed ladders occasionally.
Ability to bend, stoop, and kneel occasionally.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to shovel product from floor level to shoulder level occasionally.
Ability to pull, position, and use high-pressure wash-down hoses occasionally.
Ability to work with chemicals and identify and use personal protective equipment according to SDS sheets.
Ability to pass a fit test, physical, and pulmonary (lung-capacity) function test.

Nice To Haves

Military experience is valued; veterans are welcome to join the team.

Responsibilities

Transfer materials from trailer to trailer.
Load finished product into trailers using a forklift.
Ensure totes are empty; remove paper and plastic from totes and dispose of them in the designated area.
Manually break down totes and stack pallets.
Read, understand, and follow Standard Work Instructions and Training within Industry using Lean rules and principles.
Follow Simmons policies and applicable government requirements concerning safety, the environment, vehicles, and the handling of feed products, packaging, and ingredients.
Operate equipment while maintaining production speeds and finished-product quality.
Keep the department clean and uncluttered throughout the shift.
Complete all forms required by the department.
Read and understand flow paths, recognize hazards, and take precautions.
Participate in team development, communication, implementation of team concepts and policies, and appropriate team meetings.
Coordinate work with team members to support B.E.S.T. practices and team cohesiveness; raise and help resolve issues that affect cohesiveness.
Maintain familiarity with Simmons’ operating systems and communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.