Utility Packaging - Day Shift

Simmons Foods, Inc.; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods, Inc. in Dubuque, IA is seeking a Utility Crew/Warehouse member for day shift. You will perform various warehouse tasks, operate in a busy environment, and uphold safety and quality standards.

Applicants must read, write and speak English, have basic math, and be able to obtain forklift certification. High School Diploma or GED preferred. The role offers steady hours on the D Shift and opportunities for team development.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and speak English and perform basic math.
• Experience with warehouse tasks and team collaboration is a plus.
• Forklift certification is required to be obtained and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Performs various jobs within the warehouse or on the grounds as assigned.
• Restacks pallets, sorts products, and identifies items not meeting specifications while assisting rework and sanitation.
• Follows Simmons operating systems and policies and contributes to continuous improvement and teamwork.
• Maintains safety by using PPE and adhering to temperature and environment requirements.

Skills

English literacy

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

D Shift (Days)

Wednesday 11:50AM – 6PM and Thursday/Friday/Saturday 5:50AM - 6PM

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Performs various jobs within the warehouse or on the grounds as assigned.
• Responsibilities around the facility can include pallet sorting, restacking, identify product that does not meet customer specifications and rework and sanitation.
• 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 Utility Crew 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 describes all the work that may be required of the person in this position.
• Physical Activities: Must be able to work in a busy, noisy, dusty environment with temperature extremes, work on feet for an entire shift and be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Safety glasses, ear plugs, steel-toed shoes, and as needed or required.
• Travel: N/A
• Technical Experience: Must be able to obtain and maintain company issued forklift certification
• Industry Experience: Previous forklift experience preferred.
• Minimum Education: Must be able to read, write and speak English, and perform basic math.
• Preferred Education: High School Diploma/GED