Utility Packaging - Nights

Work at Simmons • Emporia, KS

2d • 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. Tasks may include pallet sorting, restacking, identifying products that do not meet customer specifications, rework, and sanitation. The role also participates in team activities, meetings, and ongoing development and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies. Employees are expected to coordinate work in line with B.E.S.T. practices, support team cohesion, and raise concerns or improvement ideas to help resolve issues and achieve organizational goals. The position supports Simmons’ established operating systems, including quality, security, office environment, and company policies, and performs other duties as needed to support business objectives.

The shift is Thursday 12:30 a.m.–6:30 a.m. and Thursday–Saturday 6:30 p.m.–6:30 a.m. Work takes place in a busy, noisy, dusty environment with temperature extremes. Employees must remain on their feet for the entire shift and lift up to 75 pounds. Required PPE includes safety glasses, ear plugs, and steel-toed shoes, along with other equipment as needed or required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to work in a busy, noisy, dusty environment with temperature extremes.
• Ability to remain on feet for the entire shift and lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to obtain and maintain company-issued forklift certification.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

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