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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

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