Utility Packaging - Day Shift

Simmons Pet Food, Inc.; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Pet Food, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Utility Crew member to perform pallet sorting, restacking, and general sanitation within a busy facility in Dubuque, IA. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and adherence to company BE.S.T practices under direct supervision.

The position requires English literacy, basic math, and a current forklift certification, with prior forklift experience preferred. This role supports production and shipping operations on site, with physical work including

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak English and perform basic math.
• Forklift certification must be obtained and kept current.
• Prior forklift experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sort pallets and restack within the warehouse.
• Identify products not meeting specifications and rework or sanitize as needed.
• Collaborate with team to implement BE.S.T practices and safety rules.

Skills

English proficiency

Forklift certification

Teamwork

Basic math

Lifting ability

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

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