Shipper Receiver KC; C - Shift; End

Shipper Receiver KC; C - Shift (End of Week, Days) Location

Edgerton, KS 66021, USA

Operates an industrial sized forklift to receive and transfer product, supplies, and materials to appropriate area while meeting customer regulations and specifications.

• Operator is responsible for storing and retrieving goods in the storage area of the workplace. Rotates stock so oldest materials are used first.
• Notes and reports any damaged cartons, crates or containers. Records items added or removed from inventory.
• Prepares products for shipment by retrieving designated products and ensuring it is properly loaded and sealed correctly.
• Stores product by using an industrial forklift and uses a hand held scan gun/RFGEN for lot tracking to maintain accurate inventory.
• Operates a forklift to pick up, move, load and unload product on, or from trailers while meeting department, facility, company, and regulatory guidelines.
• Performs minor service of equipment and completes written daily safety inspections. Identifies and reports noted problems to the supervisor for further inspection and repair.
• Responsible for changing batteries or fuel bottles, refueling forklift or troubleshooting repairs as needed.
• Maintains the work area, dock and equipment in a clean and orderly condition, adheres to storage design principles, and recommends improvement.
• Creates product labels for inventory purposes. Reads and understands lot numbers, expiration dates, ingredient lists, and production schedules. Completes various reports daily and enters required information into computer program efficiently and timely.
• Uses basic tools such as wrenches, tape measures, scales, air and water hoses. Consolidates partial pallets as directed by the production supervisor.
• Operators must be able to maneuver forklift in tight spaces, while maintaining a safe work zone for other drivers and team members.
• Participates as a member of the Team. Attends appropriate team meetings and fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues.
• Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure B.E.S.T practices with all team members.
• Assists in communicating concerns and improvement ideas to support Simmons’ established operating systems such as quality, security, office environment, and company policies.
• Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.

• Must be able to climb on and off of the forklift; must be able to back‑fork lift up safely which requires turning the neck and body in the opposite direction.
• Must be able to lift and stack up to 75 lbs from floor to crown, will be required to work in extreme temperatures both hot and cold, wet, dry, dusty environment.
• Must be able to sit and walk for long periods of time, lift up to 75 pounds multiple times daily, work in temperature extremes.

Safety Glasses, Rubber Gloves, Rubber boots, Rubber Apron, Hearing Protection, and any other PPE as required in the appropriate area.

• Knowledge of Julian calendar, FIFO practices.
• Preferred experience in shipping and receiving, working with large moving equipment.
• Basic computer literacy. Knowledge of military time, RFGEN and JDE.

Shipping and receiving knowledge preferred.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Perform basic math.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a company issued forklift license.
• Must be able to read, write and understand English.

We value military experience and welcome veterans to join our team.

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