Warehouse Associate- SAN Wet Plant A-Shift S&R

About the Role

To manifest and load outbound shipments for customers and to unload and manifest inbound loads from the SAN Wet Plant. To remove or enter any needed information according to company requirements.

Responsibilities

• Unload incoming trailers into appropriate location, performing 100% inspection of pallet and product.
• Complete manual paperwork of inspection and submit paperwork printed from RFGEN showing trailer is empty and product is in correct location.
• Make adjustments in RFGEN and fill out paperwork for management if needed.
• Consolidate and combine lot numbers using RFGEN to manage partial pallets.
• Pick the load using RFGEN to find the oldest product in the warehouse (FEFO).
• Use the pick slip (customer's paperwork) to identify and match the correct trailer number and order, counting pallets to ensure accuracy.
• Stage load for inspection and inspect load thoroughly.
• Print BOL and packing slips, selecting the correct pallet type, trailer number, and customer.
• Apply customer labels to each specific pallet and load trailer to the correct pattern based on customer requirements.
• Secure load using airbags, straps, and load bars.
• Create and place labels on pallets to be scanned into the system.
• Complete manual paperwork, verify all documents, and ensure they match the product on pallets.
• Enter all necessary information concerning pallets, type of product, counts, and trailer numbers into the computer to generate the bill of lading.
• Organize and track different license plates.
• Verify and check pallets on all inbound and outbound loads, ensuring they match the load on the computer and have the correct number of pallets.
• Check trailers upon arrival to confirm pallets match the load on the computer.
• Ensure pallets are scanned with proper case count, weights, and dates before loading onto the truck.
• Assist with and ensure the wrapping machine is working properly.
• Perform 100% inspection, walking around each pallet with a flashlight to inspect for pests and damaged goods.
• 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 such as direction, annual plan, and policy changes.
• Identify areas lacking cohesiveness and work with the team to resolve issues.
• Understand and support Simmons' established operating systems (e.g., quality, security, company policies).
• Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.

Requirements

• Must be able to work in temperature extremes (below 40 to over 100 degrees), dry, and noisy environments.
• Must be able to work on feet and/or forklift for the entire shift.
• Must be able to lift or move product up to 55 pounds in weight from floor to shoulder height repeatedly.
• Must be able to climb up and down stairs/ladders as needed.
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including head covering, ear plugs, skid-resistant steel-toe shoes, forklift seat belt, and other required protective gear.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English, and perform basic math.
• Must be able to obtain and pass a company-issued annual written and driving forklift test.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in shipping and receiving, working with large moving equipment.
• Preferred experience in warehouse shipping and/or receiving.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.