Utility Packaging - Day Shift

Work at Simmons•Dubuque, IA

About The Position

The Utility Packaging role performs various jobs within the warehouse or on the grounds as assigned. Work may include pallet sorting and restacking, identifying product that does not meet customer specifications and reworking it, and sanitation. The position works as a member of a team and supports team concepts, programs, policies, meetings, and coordination of work to ensure B.E.S.T. practices. Team members are expected to support cohesiveness, identify and raise issues to the team leader, and help resolve issues in a supportive manner. The role requires familiarity with Simmons’ established operating systems, including quality, security, office environment, and company policies. The employee is responsible for understanding how the position and individual actions support these systems, and for communicating concerns and ideas for improvement. Other duties may be assigned in support of business objectives. The position is scheduled for D Shift: Wednesday 11:50 AM–6:00 PM and Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 5:50 AM–6:00 PM. Work takes place in a busy, noisy, dusty environment with temperature extremes. Employees must be able to stand 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. Travel is not required.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform various assigned jobs in the warehouse or on the grounds.
Sort and restack pallets.
Identify product that does not meet customer specifications and rework it.
Perform sanitation duties.
Participate in team development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies.
Coordinate work with team members to ensure B.E.S.T. practices.
Attend appropriate team meetings.
Help identify and resolve issues that affect team cohesiveness, raising them to the team leader as needed.
Maintain familiarity with Simmons’ established operating systems and communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.