Loader

Loader - 1st Shift

Consider joining the Pennex family as a loader at our Wellsville, PA location. The loader loads and moves materials within or near the plant to meet customer requirements for deliveries.

The loader is responsible for using cranes, forklifts, pallet jacks, and occasionally the combi. This role uses the yard dog for moving trailers into and out of shipping bays. This is a fast-paced, high-volume position that requires unloading the pack line and loading the staging area or trucks, continuously going back and forth to ensure there is a steady flow of materials moving.

This position works from 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM with rotating days and weekends. When working on a weekend day, the schedule is 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reads work orders or follows oral instructions to understand which materials or containers need to be loaded or moved.
• Loads and unloads materials by loading straps and forklift to trailers or staging area.
• Stages materials in a way that provides ease of access for loading customer orders; the team may need to discuss best practices to ensure this is an option when possible.
• Calculates weights and volumes to ensure that loads will fit safely, and that space is used appropriately and effectively.
• Makes decisions on how to best load an order or stage materials.
• Loads materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• Transfers materials from storage or work sites to designated area, conferring with team to facilitate best method of storage.
• Secures lifting attachments to materials and moves load to destination via crane, forklift or the combi.
• Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet.
• Pays attention to detail and ensures loads will fit in the truck; optimizes truck space with customer orders and weights. Loads truck with the order of customer stops in mind.
• Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on containers in bundles for proper location and weights.
• Stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles together as needed for staging on skid. Pays attention to bundle sizes to ensure each skid is loaded properly.
• Lifts heavy objects by hand or with power hoist, and cleans work area, machines, and equipment.
• Assembles pallets and side-kit structures to secure and contain products on trailers, ensuring loads are stable, protected, and compliant with safety requirements.
• Operates industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products.
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area; performs general housekeeping of the work area upon completion of building a skid. Assists with general housekeeping of the staging area and overflow baskets.
• Bands baskets for transfers to our York location.
• Commits to following all safety procedures; safely loads items.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience:

• 1 to 3 years of warehouse experience is required. A combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Forklift experience is required.
• Loading and/or unloading experience is preferred.
• Shipping/packing knowledge is preferred.

Other Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Forklift Operator license.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers.
• Ability to use measuring devices such as tape measures or rulers.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
• Must be able to operate an overhead crane.
• Regular attendance required.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States, visa sponsorships are not available.

Environmental Hazards:

Physical

• The employee is regularly required to stand.
• The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit and use hands.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

• The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles and extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

About Us

Perks of the Job:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Generous allotment of paid vacation and paid holidays
• Competitive wages plus performance-based bonus opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Ample opportunity for career growth and advancement
• Daily pay available

Why Our People Love Working Here:

• Purpose-driven, friendly, open and respectful culture
• Shared core values of safety, caring, integrity and growth
• Employee discount program with hundreds of partner brands
• Up to $5000 tuition reimbursement
• Wellness incentive program
• Regular employee celebrations and events

Who We Are:

Founded nearly half a century ago, Pennex continues to see rapid growth as a leading provider of quality aluminum cast products and extrusions. With state-of-the-art technology and facilities across Ohio and Pennsylvania, we're proud to offer the capabilities and expertise to cast billet, extrude custom shapes and fabricate finished components for customers across a range of markets - including automotive, transportation, building and construction, electrical and machinery, consumer durables and distribution.

But it's not just what we do that sets us apart, it's how we do it. Safety. Caring. Integrity. Growth. These core values are embodied by each member of our team; guiding every action we take and decision we make. Whether it's driving innovation within our industry, making the impossible possible for our customers, providing a safe, respectful workplace for employees or supporting our local communities, our purpose is clear. We are dedicated to impacting our world in a positive way.

If you are a like-minded individual with a strong ability to problem solve, collaborate and effectively communicate, Pennex may be the perfect place for you to grow your career. To learn more, please visit Pennex.com or check out other opportunities within the MX Holdings family of companies at MXHoldings.com.

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

We welcome people of different backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives. To ensure our business and culture continue to be inclusive of all people, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital status, veteran, or disability status. MX Holdings and our family of brands, including Metal Exchange and Pennex, are proud to be equal opportunity employers. Additionally, all your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Should you have any questions or require special assistance completing your application, please email View email address on click.appcast.io.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States and not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.