Utility Packaging - Day Shift

Simmons Foods • Dubuque, IA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Utility Packaging position performs a variety of jobs within the warehouse or on company grounds as assigned. Work may include pallet sorting and restacking, identifying products that do not meet customer specifications and reworking them, and sanitation. The role participates in team development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies, and coordinates work to support B.E.S.T. practices. Team members attend appropriate meetings, support cohesion around major organizational matters, raise concerns to the team leader, and work collaboratively to resolve issues and improve coordination.

The employee is expected to understand Simmons' established operating systems, including quality, security, office environment, and company policies, and to maintain familiarity with these systems. This includes considering how individual actions affect them and communicating concerns and improvement ideas. Other duties may be assigned in support of business objectives.

The schedule is Wednesday 11:50 a.m.–6:00 p.m. and Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 5:50 a.m.–6:00 p.m. The work takes place in a busy, noisy, dusty environment with temperature extremes. Employees must be able to remain on their feet for an entire shift and lift up to 75 pounds. Required PPE includes safety glasses, ear plugs, and steel-toed shoes, as needed or required. The employee must obtain and maintain company-issued forklift certification. Previous forklift experience is preferred. Applicants must be able to read, write, and speak English and perform basic math; a high school diploma or GED is preferred.

Requirements

• Able to obtain and maintain company-issued forklift certification.
• Able to read, write, and speak English.
• Able to perform basic math.
• Able to work in a busy, noisy, dusty environment with temperature extremes.
• Able to stand for an entire shift.
• Able to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Wear safety glasses, ear plugs, and steel-toed shoes, as needed or required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous forklift experience.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Perform various jobs within the warehouse or on company grounds as assigned.
• Sort and restack pallets.
• Identify products that do not meet customer specifications and rework them.
• Perform sanitation duties.
• Participate in team development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies.
• Coordinate work to support B.E.S.T. practices and attend appropriate team meetings.
• Support team cohesion, raise concerns to the team leader, and work with the team to resolve issues and improve coordination.
• Maintain familiarity with Simmons' operating systems and communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
• Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed