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 recommend 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.
• Attend team meetings and foster strong cohesiveness regarding major issues (e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes).
• Identify areas lacking cohesiveness, bring them to the attention of the team leader, and work to resolve issues.
• Support Simmons' operating systems (e.g., quality, security, office environment, company policies) and understand the role in maintaining these systems.
• Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.

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

Physical Activities

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

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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