Conveyable Loader (545 pm start) $20/hour

Conveyable Loader (545 pm start) $20/hour

GA Savannah - Savannah, GA 31419

Description

United is the largest beverage alcohol wholesaler in both Georgia and Alabama. With two members of the fourth generation of the Hertz family involved in leadership roles, United is one of the 2-3% of family businesses that are able to successfully transition beyond the third generation. The Hertz family remains focused on growth, leveraging its most distinct market advantages in order to maintain its upward momentum. Its talented and innovative team of sales representatives and brand builders has the unique ability to recognize synergies between all three categories of alcohol, making it possible for United to grow its product portfolio and business successfully in Georgia and beyond.

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The Conveyable Loader position requires an associate to load cases onto a pallet remove cases from the conveyors and palletize them to load them onto the truck. Conveyable loaders must be able to move at a fast pace, reading labels and identifying routes while handling cases without breaking them. He or she meets standard productivity goals daily and appropriately handles all materials following company policies and procedures to ensure a safe and secure workplace. Specific duties and responsibilities will be assigned according to the assigned workstation.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older
• Six months of experience in a similar position strongly preferred
• Experience in operating an electric pallet jack, forklift, and other power equipment preferred

Responsibilities

• Accurately read route numbers and truck numbers to ensure the correct truck is being loaded
• Accurately use the Company's Warehouse management system to make sure all cases are accounted for on the manifest
• Ensure all loads are properly stacked, secured, and stable
• Identify damages and safely clean up spills
• Operate a hand truck and operate a motorized electric pallet jack
• Safely operate the conveyor line and properly shut it down in case of emergency
• Keep appropriate records to guarantee inventory control, rotation of stock, and security are maintained
• Assist with physical inventories as required
• Assist in other doors or areas when necessary or assigned
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Report in writing any safety or mechanical problems with the power equipment
• Conduct operations and maintain the facility in a neat, clean, orderly, and safe manner
• Assist in maintaining the security of the Warehouse
• Perform other duties as assigned

Competencies

• Change
• Professionalism
• Communication
• Relationships
• Self-Awareness
• Dependability
• Time Management
• Positive attitude
• Flexibility
• Results driven

Critical Skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Able to read, write, and perform basic math computations
• Able to learn and use the Company's technology
• Able to learn and maintain knowledge of company and products
• Working knowledge of computerized hand-held devices
• Inventory Control
• Quality Control

Working Conditions

• Able to maintain very high proficiency and job standards while working in a non-temperature controlled environment that includes exposure to heat, high humidity, and inclement weather
• Able to work occasionally in refrigerated areas
• Able to work in an environment with moderate to loud noise levels and some dust and fumes from power equipment

Physical Requirements and Essential Functions

• Regular, reliable attendance required
• Able to frequently operate a pallet jack and/or forklift if assigned
• Able to stand and walk, reach with arms and hands, lift and carry, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Able to perform greater than average lifting (50-65 lbs) with some overhead lifting required
• Must have specific vision abilities that include close vision, distance vision and the ability to judge distance

We are a Drug Free Workplace

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