Shipper Receiver - Days
Simmons Foods · Dubuque, IA · 4 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
Essential Position Responsibilities
- Stores and retrieves goods in the storage area.
- Rotates stock to use oldest materials first.
- Notes and reports damaged packaging and containers.
- Records items added or removed from inventory.
- Prepares products for shipment by retrieving and loading them.
- Uses an industrial forklift and handheld scan gun/RFGEN for lot tracking.
- Maintains inventory accuracy by following department, facility, company, and regulatory guidelines.
- Performs minor equipment service, completes daily safety inspections, and identifies and reports problems.
- Changes batteries, refuels forklifts, troubleshoots repairs, and keeps the work area clean.
- Creates product labels for inventory purposes.
- Reads and understands lot numbers, expiration dates, ingredient lists, and production schedules.
- Completes various reports and enters information into the computer program efficiently and timely.
- Uses basic tools like wrenches, tape measures, scales, air, and water hoses.
- Consolidates partial pallets as directed by production supervisors.
- Moves and loads/unloads product on or from trailers while maintaining a safe work zone.
- Participates in team meetings and fosters cohesiveness among team members.
- Supports the implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies.
- Communicates concerns and improvement ideas related to operating systems.
- Performs other duties as necessary to support business objectives.
Physical Activities
- Climb on and off of the forklift.
- Back fork-lift up safely, requiring turning neck and body in the opposite direction.
- Lift and stack up to 75 lbs from floor to crown.
- Work in extreme temperatures (hot and cold), wet, dry, dusty environments.
- Sit and walk for long periods of time.
- Lift up to 75 pounds multiple times daily.
- Work in temperature extremes.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Safety Glasses
- Rubber Gloves
- Rubber Boots
- Rubber Apron
- Hearing Protection
- Other PPE as required in the appropriate area
Technical Experience
- 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.
Industry Experience
- Shipping and receiving knowledge preferred.
Minimum Education
- A High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Perform basic math.
Preferred Education
- N/A