Warehouse Associate Night Loader

Job Title: Night Loader - Warehouse Associate

Pay & FSLA Status: $24-$26, D.O.E.; Hourly non-exempt

Regular Schedule & Shift: Monday - Friday; Night shift, 4:30pm-1:00, OT as necessary.

Regular Weekly Hours: Full-time/40 hours per week (overtime as needed)

Paid Time Off (PTO): 80 hours accrued year 1; 120 hours accrued annually after year 1

Paid Sick Time: 1 hour earned for every 40 hours worked.

Management Position: No

Branch Location: Tacoma, WA

POSITION SUMMARY:

Our Night Loaders are responsible for organizing the loading dock and loading OrePac trucks with customer orders per route sequence in a safe and efficient manner. This is a labor-intensive position that requires heavy lifting. Individuals are regularly on their feet throughout their shift and may work at heights as required. Safety is a priority.

OrePac Building Products seeks dynamic individuals who exemplify excellence in quality, trust, value, and service. Our ideal candidate for this position is reliable, detail-oriented, and prioritizes safety. While prior experience is definitely a plus, we are happy to provide training and we welcome those who are new to the field!

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• Competitive compensation, D.O.E. + opportunities for quarterly/annual performance bonuses based on branch/company/employee performance + annual reviews with opportunities for pay increases based on employee performance.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance up to 70% paid by OrePac.

• FREE Informed Health Line and Health Advocates.

• Health Spending Account (HSA) available with up to $1,000 annual OrePac contribution.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available.

• FREE Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• FREE life and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance.

• Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance available.

• Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness plans available.

• 401K with up to 3.5% OrePac contribution.

• Paid time off (PTO) as specified above.

• Paid sick time as specified above.

• 7 paid holidays annually.

• FREE gym membership.

• Employee discount.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate powered industrial equipment such as forklifts or combilifts to manipulate and move product.

• Take inventory of all materials to be loaded and ensure that the product is accurately and safely staged and secured and appropriately shrink-wrapped or wrapped for protection. Any noticeable damage should be pulled aside and communicated per management’s direction to be resolved the next business day.

• Determine appropriate loading configuration, taking into account stop order, product mix, and routing to ensure maximum cube utilization.

• Load product onto trailer and safely and properly secure it to prevent shifting during transport and to prohibit damage in transit.

• May complete replenishment of product as needed and as time permits.

• Forklift duties may be assigned to this position. Any assigned forklift duties will first require taking and passing a forklift training course and obtaining a certificate. Forklift duties will include staging and/or stacking material neatly and safely, operating the forklift in a safe manner, filling the forklift with propane fuel, and regularly checking the forklift fluid levels.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations.

• Ability to adhere to all facets of safety policies and procedures, including wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as designated by OrePac’s safety program. Ability to perform all essential responsibilities of job in a safe manner.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment within a team or individually with minimal supervision while achieving quality and timely completion of assigned tasks to achieve customer satisfaction.

• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

• 1 or more years of experience in a warehouse environment (preferred).

• Any combination of education, training, or experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position will be accepted in place of the education and/or experience requirements listed for this role.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Regularly required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• Regularly required to see, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, the ability to adjust focus, and peripheral vision.

• Regularly use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.

• Regularly reach with hands and arms.

• Regularly required to stand and walk for prolonged periods.

• Regularly lift/move/manipulate up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.

• Regularly steer, reach, and handle dunnage if forklift operation duties are assigned to the position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate/loud.

• The employee frequently works in high, precarious places.

• The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.

DRESS CODE:

• All employees are expected to wear clothing appropriate for the nature of OrePac business and the type of work being performed. Clothing should be tasteful.

SAFETY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Report all incidents and accidents to one’s immediate supervisor within 24 hours.

• Maintain the work area in a safe and healthful condition.

• Report, and whenever possible correct, unsafe working conditions to branch leadership.

• Operate vehicles while in the course of employment in a safe and lawful manner.

• Provide assistance to reduce or eliminate workplace hazards.

• Comply with company drug testing policies and procedures.

• Comply with company Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) policies. OrePac will provide required PPE to employees.

OREPAC HISTORY & CULTURE:

Founded by the Hart family in 1977, OrePac is a family-owned and operated wholesale building materials supplier providing product, sales, and technology solutions to the shelter industry.

At OrePac we value trust, integrity, and a dedication to excellence. That commitment can be found in the services we offer, the quality of the products we provide, and the way we treat our employees and customers. This dedication to our markets has enabled us to make a positive impact on the shelter industry and the communities we serve.

Our vision is to create trusted partnerships by providing quality products and maintaining strong relationships through unmatched service, operations, and logistics. Our mission: Make Complicated Simple™.

LEGAL STATEMENTS:

OrePac provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, OrePac complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Regularly scheduled workdays, hours, and shifts are described above. Shift availability may vary. Hours may need to be extended or adjusted at any time, with or without notice, to meet the needs of the organization.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The required skills, education, experience, and physical demands listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform the essential functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

OrePac supports a safe and drug-free workplace. OrePac may administer a pre-employment background check and/or drug-screen, as well as random and/or reasonable suspicion drug-screens during employment.

Employees are required to perform safety duties and responsibilities in accordance with acceptable and safe work procedures. OrePac’s safety policy requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated safety-sensitive areas while on OrePac property. OrePac employees who handle or deliver OrePac products while not on OrePac property are required to adhere to OrePac’s safety policy and use the required PPE necessary for their specific role.

The dress code described above is representative of what an employee must wear while performing the duties of this position. Individual branches may issue more specific guidelines than what is outlined below. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with religious beliefs, observances, or practices related to the dress code.

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4:30pm-1:00am, OT as required.