Line Driver - Day Shift

Responsibilities

• Store and retrieve goods in the storage area, rotating stock so oldest materials are used first.
• Note and report any damaged cartons, crates, or containers.
• Record items added or removed from inventory.
• Use an industrial forklift and hand-held scan gun/RFGEN for lot tracking to maintain accurate inventory.
• Operate a forklift to pick up, move, load, and unload product on or from trailers following written or verbal instructions while adhering to department, facility, company, and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform minor service of equipment and complete written daily safety inspections.
• Identify and report noted problems to supervisor for further inspection and repair.
• Change fuel bottles, refuel forklift, or troubleshoot repairs as needed.
• Maintain the work area, dock, and equipment in a clean and orderly condition, adhering to storage design principles and recommending improvements.
• Create product labels for inventory purposes.
• Read and understand lot numbers, expiration dates, ingredient lists, and production schedules.
• Complete various reports daily and enter required information into computer programs efficiently and timely.
• Use basic tools such as wrenches, tape measures, scales, air, and water hoses.
• Consolidate partial pallets as directed by production supervisor.
• Maneuver forklift in tight spaces while maintaining a safe work zone for other drivers and team members.
• Participate as a team member in ongoing development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies.
• Coordinate work to ensure B.E.S.T practices with all team members and attend appropriate team meetings.
• Foster strong team cohesiveness regarding major issues and identify areas lacking cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader.
• Support Simmons' established operating systems (e.g., quality, security, office environment, company policies).
• Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.

Physical Activities

• Climb on and off the forklift; turn neck and body in opposite direction to safely back up forklift.
• Lift and stack up to 75 lbs from floor to crown.
• Work in extreme temperatures (hot and cold), wet, dry, and dusty environments.
• Sit and walk for long periods of time.
• Lift up to 75 pounds multiple times daily.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Safety Glasses
• Rubber Gloves
• Rubber Boots
• Rubber Apron
• Hearing Protection

Requirements

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

Skills

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Shipping and receiving knowledge.