Warehouse Associate (Loading Dock)

Warehouse Associate (Loading Dock)

The Warehouse Associate (Loading Dock) is responsible for loading or unloading rental equipment from trucks and maintaining a record of the equipment. It is a labor and time-intensive job that requires both physical work and quick thinking, adherence to regulations, and good organizational skills. The job entails lifting, walking, and bending to transport equipment including tables, chairs, lighting, staging and sound equipment as well as China, glassware, and linens. Working safe and maintaining a clean workplace is essential. Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as a model example of work ethic, safety, and professionalism to coworkers.
• Load and unload trucks according to the invoice sheet.
• Utilize warehouse space efficiently and maintain a clean workplace.
• Follow safety procedures to prevent injuries while performing heavy lifting and operating equipment. This includes using required safety gear (PPE's) and handling machines and moving parts with caution.
• Confirm and verify that all equipment has been loaded or unloaded from truck.
• Works collaboratively with crew to ensure assignments are completed prior to departure.
• Load trucks efficiently and safely, to prevent load shifts and damage to inventory.
• Notifies supervisor of any shortages or damages as they are found, and ensures all items are accurately documented on invoice sheets.
• Ensures compliance with applicable OSHA, federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards while on duty, and if operating heavy equipment.
• Adheres to all Safety regulations, Safety First!
• Detects and eliminates or minimizes safety hazards.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Treat all coworkers with respect.
• Overtime – will be required to be worked during the busy season and must be approved by your manager prior to being worked.

The services provided by Town & Country Event Rentals is seasonal and will result is varying work hours, which at times, will require you to work over-time or may result in slower periods. While this is a regular full-time (30+ hour) position, you may be asked to work overtime (when approved by your manager) or your hours may be reduced at times. Town & Country will do everything possible to maintain a standard work week. This includes supporting other departments such as Warehouse, Tent Maintenance, Dish room, or Laundry, to name a few.

Overtime must be approved by your manager prior to being worked. Any reduction in hours will be communicated to you by your manager. Requests to support other departments will be communicated to you by your manager.

Physical Requirements:

Activity - Rarely(<5%) - Occasionally(5% - 19%) - Frequently(20% - 79%) - Constant(80% and above)

Mental Acuity - X

Visual Acuity - X

Hearing - X

Oral Communication - X

Written Communication - X

Attendance - X

Walking - X

Climbing Stairs - X

Prolonged Standing - X

Lifting (under 50 lbs.) - X

Lifting (over 50 lbs.) - X

Independent Judgement - X

Travel (road, etc.) - X

Pushing or Pulling - X

Reaching - X

Over-Head Lifting - X

Bending, Kneeling, Squatting - X

Repetitive Motion - X