Utility Packaging - Nights

Simmons Foods • Emporia, KS

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Utility Packaging employee provides support to the facility in various positions, performing assigned work in the warehouse or on the grounds. Duties may include pallet sorting and restacking, identifying products that do not meet customer specifications and reworking them, and sanitation. The employee participates as a member of the team, supports team concepts and company policies, attends appropriate team meetings, coordinates work with team members, and helps identify and resolve issues affecting team cohesiveness. The role also requires familiarity with Simmons’ operating systems, including quality, security, office environment, and company policies, and communicating concerns and improvement ideas. Other duties may be assigned in support of business objectives.

The position is in a busy, noisy, dusty environment with temperature extremes. Employees are on their feet for the entire shift and must be able to lift up to 75 pounds. Required protective equipment includes safety glasses, ear plugs, and steel-toed shoes, as well as additional PPE as needed or required. Travel is not required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a company-issued forklift certification and license.
• Ability to work in a busy, noisy, dusty environment with temperature extremes.
• Ability to remain on feet for the entire shift.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Use safety glasses, ear plugs, steel-toed shoes, and other PPE as needed or required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous forklift experience preferred.
• Military experience is valued.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned jobs within the warehouse or on facility grounds.
• 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 with team members and attend appropriate team meetings.
• Help identify and resolve issues affecting team cohesiveness and communicate concerns and improvement ideas regarding company operating systems.
• Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED