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Form of workESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for all aspects of shipping/receiving of product, materials and ingredients. This includes, but is not limited to, warehouse safety, lift inspections and coordinating equipment upkeep, loading/unloading trailers, inventory management, cycle counting, tally sheet receiving, warehouse layout, product placement, product rotation (FIFO), and office work.
Assist in training for warehouse employees. Inspects and provides corrective action for any product that does not meet customer specifications. Perform cycle counts and manage the inventory levels within the system.
Responsible for all processes and equipment within the warehouse and will report directly to Warehouse Manager.
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 Warehouse Lead 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: Be able to efficiently work in a plant environment. Regularly required to stand, reach and move about the facility. Light to moderate physical effort required. Walking; bending & twisting at the neck & waist; light lifting/carrying. Frequent sitting; standing; simple grasping; fine manipulation/feeling; reaching at shoulder level; repetitive motion of the shoulders and arms. Constant repetitive motion of the hands; talking; use of vision and hearing. Will work on feet for entire shift in a cold, hot, noisy environment. Stooping, bending, climbing, twisting, stretching, pushing, pulling and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Employee will use hair net(s), eye protection, hearing protection and steel toed shoes, any other equipment as needed.
Travel: Locally within a 30 mile radius.
Technical Experience: Must be able to obtain and maintain company issued forklift license. Must maintain a valid driver's license.
Industry Experience: Prior warehouse experience.
Minimum Education: Must be able to read, write and speak English, and perform basic math.
Preferred Education: High School Diploma/GED.
