Utility Packaging - Night Shift

Simmons Foods; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods in Dubuque, IA is seeking a Warehouse Utility Associate who will perform pallet sorting, restacking, and identify products that do not meet customer specifications along with sanitation tasks. The role requires teamwork, adherence to BEST practices, the ability to obtain forklift certification, basic math and English literacy, and physical stamina to lift up to 75 pounds in a busy, noisy environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and speak English and perform basic math.
• Able to obtain forklift certification.
• Previous forklift experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Performs pallet sorting and restacking as assigned.
• Identifies products not meeting customer specifications and performs rework and sanitation.
• Participates as a team member and supports BEST practices across the team.
• Assists in maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic math

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift certification

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, identifying 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. 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.

Other Duties

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