Night Shift Forklift Operator & Shipper/Receiver

Simmons Pet Food Inc; Edgerton (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Pet Food Inc in Edgerton, Kansas is seeking a dependable Shipper/Receiver with forklift experience to join our operations team. This full-time, on-site role focuses on safe pallet movement, inventory accuracy, and timely order fulfillment within a fast-paced facility.

You will operate a forklift, perform basic maintenance, follow RFGEN/JDE workflows, and uphold Simmons’ safety and quality standards while coordinating with team members to ensure efficient dock operations.

Qualifications

• Forklift license or ability to obtain one.
• Basic math and counting skills for inventory tasks.
• Read, write and understand English for safety and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial forklift to receive and transfer goods within the facility.
• Store and retrieve items, rotate stock by oldest first, and report damaged containers.
• Prepare products for shipment and ensure proper loading/sealing.
• Use RFGEN for lot tracking and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and daily safety inspections.
• Change forklift batteries or fuel bottles and troubleshoot as needed.
• Keep work area and dock clean and organized; follow storage principles.
• Read lot numbers, expiration dates and production schedules; complete daily reports.
• Operate basic tools (wrenches, tape measures, scales, hoses) as required.
• Consolidate partial pallets and maneuver forklift in tight spaces safely.
• Collaborate with team; contribute to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Adhere to Simmons policies and operating systems; support team objectives.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

RFGEN

JDE

Job description

Simmons Pet Food Inc in Edgerton, Kansas is seeking a dependable Shipper/Receiver with forklift experience to join our operations team. This full-time, on-site role focuses on safe pallet movement, inventory accuracy, and timely order fulfillment within a fast-paced facility.

You will operate a forklift, perform basic maintenance, follow RFGEN/JDE workflows, and uphold Simmons’ safety and quality standards while coordinating with team members to ensure efficient dock operations.