Forklift Shipper/Receiver - Inventory & Shipping

Simmons Foods, Inc.; Edgerton (KS); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods, Inc. in Edgerton, KS seeks an experienced Shipper/Receiver to operate an industrial forklift, move and stage products, and support inventory accuracy.

You will rotate stock, load/unload trailers, prepare shipments, and perform daily safety inspections while following company policies and regulatory guidelines. The role requires physical fitness, forklift certification, and basic computer literacy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; forklift license preferred.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs and work in extreme temperatures.
• Knowledge of FIFO and shipping/receiving is a plus.
• Basic computer literacy and familiarity with RFGEN/JDE systems.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, and retrieve goods using a forklift and rotate stock.
• Prepare products for shipment, loading trailers, and sealing loads.
• Record inventory changes and report damaged items.
• Perform daily safety inspections and maintain a clean work area.
• Change forklift batteries or fuel bottles and troubleshoot as needed.
• Label inventory, read lot numbers, and manage production schedules.
• Consolidate pallets and follow BEST practices with team members.
• Operate in tight spaces while maintaining a safe work zone.
• Attend team meetings and support company policies and improvements.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Teamwork

Safety compliance

RFGEN knowledge

JDE knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Forklift license

Tools

RFGEN

JDE

Job description

Simmons Foods, Inc. in Edgerton, KS seeks an experienced Shipper/Receiver to operate an industrial forklift, move and stage products, and support inventory accuracy.

You will rotate stock, load/unload trailers, prepare shipments, and perform daily safety inspections while following company policies and regulatory guidelines. The role requires physical fitness, forklift certification, and basic computer literacy.