Shipper Receiver KC (D2-Shift, Nights)

About the role

Operates an industrial-sized forklift to receive, transfer, and store product, supplies, and materials while adhering to customer regulations and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Store and retrieve goods in the storage area, ensuring proper rotation (oldest materials used first).
• Note and report damaged cartons, crates, or containers.
• Record items added or removed from inventory using a hand-held scan gun/RFGEN for lot tracking.
• Prepare products for shipment by retrieving designated products and ensuring proper loading and sealing.
• Load and unload product on or from trailers following written or verbal instructions and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform minor equipment service and complete daily safety inspections; report problems to supervisors.
• Change batteries or fuel bottles, refuel forklifts, and troubleshoot repairs as needed.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area, dock, and equipment; adhere to storage design principles.
• Create product labels for inventory and read lot numbers, expiration dates, and production schedules.
• Complete daily reports and enter required information into computer programs efficiently.
• Use basic tools such as wrenches, tape measures, scales, air, and water hoses.
• Consolidate partial pallets as directed by the production supervisor.
• Maneuver forklifts in tight spaces while maintaining a safe work zone for others.
• Participate in team meetings and support team concepts, policies, and B.E.S.T practices.
• Foster team cohesiveness and address areas lacking synergy with the team leader.
• Adhere to Simmons' operating systems (e.g., quality, security, company policies).
• Perform additional duties as necessary to support business objectives.

Physical Requirements

• Climb on and off forklifts and safely operate them, including turning the neck and body.
• Lift and stack up to 75 lbs from floor to crown multiple times daily.
• Work in extreme temperatures (hot and cold), wet, dry, or dusty environments.
• Sit and walk for long periods.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Safety glasses
• Rubber gloves
• Rubber boots
• Rubber apron
• Hearing protection
• Any other PPE required for specific areas

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math skills and ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Must obtain and maintain a company-issued forklift license.
• Knowledge of the Julian calendar, FIFO practices, and military time.
• Basic computer literacy; experience with RFGEN and JDE preferred.
• Preferred experience in shipping and receiving or working with large moving equipment.

Schedule

D2 Shift: Wednesday 11:59 PM – 6:00 AM, Thursday – Saturday 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM.