Loader 1 -1st Shift

First Shift Position

This 1st shift position is responsible for the pulling/picking and loading of all outbound shipments and unloading/movement of all inbound deliveries to the facility.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates a propane sit-down forklift.
• Sort shipments for destination and group merchandise to be included with or fulfilled in an order.
• Loading of finished materials for transport and unloading of raw materials.
• Moving products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment.
• Inspect the forklift to determine the need for repairs and to guarantee safety.
• Verify piece counts on each pallet and compares to label.
• Material handling of all products.
• Follow shipping work orders.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Highly motivated with good sound work ethics.
• Must demonstrate safe working practices and possess great attention to detail.
• Team player able to follow instructions from management and peers.
• Ability to learn and operate new equipment.
• Ability to use measuring devices (gauges, tapes, rulers).
• Strong problem-solving skills and math skills with the capability to calculate square footage and batch size.

Education and Experience:

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of one (1) year previous forklift experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in Shipping and Receiving.

Working Conditions:

• Fast paced manufacturing environment, loading dock, and driveways. Will be working in all weather conditions.
• Hours: 7am to 3:30pm
• Days: Monday through Friday

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY - FREQUENTLY - CONTINUOUSLY

(0-30%) - (31-60%) - (61-100%)

LIFTING OR CARRYING

·1-10 LBS - X

·11-20 LBS - X

·21-40 LBS - X

·41-50 LBS - X

·51 OR MORE LBS - X

PUSHING OR PULLING:

·1-40 LBS - X

·41-50 LBS - X

·51 OR MORE LBS - X

BENDING OR STOOPING - X

REACHING ABOVE SHOULDER LEVEL - X

DRIVING AUTOMATIC EQUIP. VEHICLES - X

OPERATE MACHINERY OR POWER TOOLS - X

CLIMBING (LADDERS, STAIRS, ETC.) - X

WALKING - X

STANDING - X

SITTING - X

WORKING IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES - X

REPETITIVE MOTION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: WRISTS, HANDS AND/OR FINGERS) - X

VISION - X

HEARING - X

DEXTERITY - X

HAND EYE COORDINATION - X