Shipper Receiver - Nights

Simmonspetfood; Emporia (KS); Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Simmons Foods in Emporia, KS is seeking a full-time Shipper/Receiver to operate a forklift, receive and move products, and ensure accurate inventory. You will rotate stock, prepare shipments, and document lot numbers, expiration dates, and production schedules, while maintaining a clean and safe work area.

The role requires English literacy, ability to obtain a forklift license, and willingness to work in varied temperatures. Apply in person at the Simmons Foods Hiring Center.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Aufgaben

• Operate an industrial forklift to receive and transfer products and materials.
• Rotate stock to ensure oldest materials are used first and report damaged cartons or containers.
• Prepare products for shipment and ensure correct loading and sealing.
• Perform daily safety inspections and report issues to supervision.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and adhere to storage design principles.
• Create product labels for inventory and record lot numbers, expiration dates, and production schedules.

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

RFGEN

JDE

Forklift license

Jobbeschreibung

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• Posted on October 6, 2026

Locations

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Emporia, KS 66801, USA

• Shipping
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SHIPP049255

Description

Operates an industrial sized forklift to receive and transfer product, supplies, and materials to appropriate area while meeting customer regulations and specifications.

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.

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. 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 the supervisor for further inspection and repair.

Responsible for changing batteries or 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 the production supervisor.

Operators 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 the Shipper/Receiver and 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 the neck and body in the 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, and any other PPE as required in appropriate area.

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 a company issued forklift license. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Preferred Education : N/A

Competencies: Communication skills & decision quality - Must have the ability to make good decisions and communicate effectively with others and leadership team.A highly responsive ability to react to daily production priorities in a calm and focused manner.

We value military experience and welcome veterans to join our team.

For immediate consideration of hourly production positions located in the area of Emporia, KS please apply in person Monday through Friday, between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm at:

Simmons Foods Hiring Center 1300 East Logan Ave Emporia, KS 66801

In person applications at our Hiring Center receive priority consideration. You may still apply for positions online; however please note that positions may be filled at our Hiring Center before our online applications are reviewed.

Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.