Palletize products on pallets according to product codes and dates.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Place a proper empty pallet and slip sheet on line to be stacked. Stack pallets according to product codes and dates. Rotate each layer until pallets are at the proper case counts.

Participates as a member of the team . Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best 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 Stacker 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: Occasional walking; squatting; talking. Frequent bending at the waist and neck; grasping (power and simple); fine manipulation/ feeling; pushing/pulling; reaching above, at, and below shoulder level; repetitive motion of the shoulders, arms and hands; hearing; lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds. Constant standing; twisting of the neck and waist; use of vision. Work Environment: Inside line work around loud equipment/machinery; walking around drains, wood pallets; exposure to cold environment (20-45 degrees); humidity and wetness.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): ear plugs, gloves, hair net/beard net, required footwear, smock, freezer coat depending on location.

Travel: None.

Technical Experience: N/A

Industry Experience: N/A

Minimum Education: Must be able to obtain and maintain company issued pallet jack license

Preferred Education: N/A

Competencies: Must communicate and cooperate with others. Must be attentive to detail to ensure there are no mixed pallets. Communication skills and decision quality - Must have the ability to make good decisions and communicate effectively with others and leadership team.

Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity