Forklift Operator - Night Shift

Responsibilities

• Transfer products using an industrial forklift, hand lift, or pallet jack in compliance with safety procedures, company, and USDA requirements.
• Operate an electronic or hand-operated pallet jack between departments, buildings, and grounds.
• Collect and deliver a wide variety of materials while adhering to established safety procedures.
• Deliver materials to work areas as directed by the production supervisor; stack materials in storage areas and load/unload shipments in trailers.
• Ensure product or equipment being moved is undamaged and handled safely.
• Perform routine servicing of equipment, such as changing and charging batteries, and checking tires.
• Identify mechanical problems or damage with pallet jacks and report them to the supervisor for inspection and repair.
• Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition, following prescribed safety regulations.
• Perform visual safety inspections of machines before operation.
• Load and unload trucks, stacking and consolidating partial pallets.
• Assist with inventory, correctly recording numbers and codes.
• Keep the dock area clear and organized to ensure efficient workflow.
• Complete and deliver daily and weekly reports to the floor supervisor.
• Participate as a team member in ongoing development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies.
• Attend team meetings and foster strong cohesiveness on major issues such as direction, annual plans, and policy changes.
• Identify areas lacking cohesiveness and bring them to the team leader’s attention, working to resolve issues.
• Support Simmons' operating systems (e.g., quality, security, company policies) and understand the role in maintaining these systems.
• Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain forklift and pallet jack licenses.
• Preference for experience in poultry or food processing industries.
• Preferred education: High School Diploma or GED.

Physical Activities

• Must be able to move or lift up to 50 pounds of supplies from floor to shoulder level.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Standard waterproof gloves
• Hearing protection
• Chemical-resistant apron and gloves
• Face shield
• Reinforced toe footwear