Shipper Receiver (Nights, D2)

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates an industrial sized forklift to receive and transfer product, supplies, and materials to appropriate area while meeting customer regulations and specifications.
• Stores and retrieves goods in the storage area of the workplace. Rotates stock so oldest materials are used first. Notes and reports any damaged cartons, crates or containers. Records items added or removed from inventory.
• Prepares products for shipment by retrieving designated products and ensuring it is properly loaded and sealed correctly.
• Stores product by using an industrial forklift and uses a hand held scan gun/RFGEN for lot tracking to maintain accurate inventory.
• Works from written or verbal instructions by operating a forklift to pick up, move, load and unload product on, or from trailers while meeting department, facility, company, and regulatory guidelines.
• Performs minor service of equipment and completes written daily safety inspections. Identifies and reports noted problems to the supervisor for further inspection and repair.
• Changes batteries or fuel bottles, refuels forklift or troubleshoots repairs as needed. Maintains the work area, dock and equipment in a clean and orderly condition, adheres to storage design principles, and recommends improvement.
• Creates product labels for inventory purposes. Reads and understands lot numbers, expiration dates, ingredient lists, and production schedules. Completes various reports daily and enters required information into computer program efficiently and timely.
• Maintains a safe work zone for other drivers and team members. Consolidates partial pallets as directed by the production supervisor.

TEAM MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure B.E.S.T practices with all team members.
• Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforces actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.

OPERATING SYSTEMS AND TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies).
• Knowledge of Julian calendar, FIFO practices, preferred experience in shipping and receiving, working with large moving equipment. Basic computer literacy.
• Knowledge of military time, RFGEN and JDE.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

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