Line Driver - Night Shift

Simmons Animal Nutrition, Inc; Dubuque (IA); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Simmons Animal Nutrition, Inc. is hiring a Line Driver for the night shift in Dubuque, IA. The role involves operating a forklift, handling goods, and maintaining accurate inventory records.

You will rotate stock, load/unload trailers, and perform daily safety checks while following company policies and regulatory guidelines. This position supports production and warehouse operations on site.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Must be able to perform basic math.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a forklift license.
• Must be able to read, write and understand English.
• RFGEN knowledge and warehouse systems are a plus.

Responsabilités

• Store and retrieve goods in storage areas; rotate stock.
• Operate forklift to pick, move, load and unload product on/off trailers.
• Record items added/removed from inventory and report damaged items.
• Perform daily safety inspections and basic equipment maintenance.
• Keep dock and work area clean and organized; consolidate pallets.
• Read lot numbers, expiration dates and production schedules for labeling.

Connaissances

Basic math

Read/write English

Teamwork

Formation

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Forklift License

Description du poste

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Line Driver - Night Shift

• Posted on October 13, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

Dubuque, IA 52002, USA

• Production
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: LINED049290

Description

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Operator is responsible for storing and retrieving 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.

Stores product by using an industrial forklift and uses a hand held scan gun/RFGEN for lot tracking to maintain accurate inventory. Working 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 supervisor for further inspection and repair.

Responsible for changing fuel bottles, refueling forklift or troubleshooting 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.

Responsible for using basic tools such as wrenches, tape measures, scales, air and water hoses. Consolidates partial pallets as directed by productions supervisor.

Operator must be able to maneuver forklift in tight spaces, while maintaining a safe work zone for other drivers and team members.

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.

Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives:Is familiar with Simmons' established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position's role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives:This position description is intended to guide the activities of theForklift/Towmotor Operatorand is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

Physical Activities:Must be able to climb on and off of the forklift; must be able to back fork-lift up safely which requires turning neck and body in opposite direction. Must be able to lift and stack up to 75 lbs from floor to crown, will be required to work in extreme temperatures both hot and cold, wet, dry, dusty environment. Must be able to 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

Technical Experience: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.

Industry Experience:Shipping and receiving knowledge preferred.

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

Preferred Education: N/A

Equal Opportunity Employer
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