Warehouse Loader

Warehouse Loader

This position works from order sheets to build loads for transport, bulk and/or route trucks, using a forklift and/or electronic pallet jack. Each type of loading requires strict attention to order accuracy on what is loaded onto outgoing trucks.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Transport truck loading: Moving full pallets of product from the warehouse onto a trailer
• Conventional truck loading: Selecting designated packages and flavors of product from the warehouse, then loading them into the bays of a route truck which the salesperson selected for that particular product/package.
• Work safely and apply all safety requirements as defined by management personnel
• Organize and clean work area
• Unload returned product and pallets/plastic flats
• Ensures cleanliness, tidiness and safety of work environment.
• Loads and unloads delivery vehicles.
• Accepts delivery of inventory.
• Counts and confirms inventory.
• Inspects inventory for damage and faults.
• Communicate errors to relevant parties.
• Stores inventory in an accessible manner.
• Loads and wraps stock on pallets.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Forklift Certification preferred; not required.
• Database Software (ADP)
• Electronic Mail Software (Outlook)
• Inventory software
• Work experience as a general laborer, preferably in a warehouse.
• Ability to operate a forklift proficiently.
• Completion of background investigation and drug screening.
• Strong people skills.
• Good moral character.
• Physically strong, agile and dexterous, and undeterred by heights and adverse climatic conditions.
• Positive work history and ability to maintain solid attendance.
• Available to work extended hours.

Competencies:

• Adaptability
• Attendance/Punctuality
• Dependability
• Diversity
• Ethics
• Interpersonal Skills
• Motivation
• Oral Communication
• Professionalism
• Quality
• Quantity
• Safety and Security
• Teamwork

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Frequently required to stand and walk. Up to 6-10hrs a day
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Continually required to talk or hear.
• Frequently works near moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used: Forklift, Ride-on palette jacks

Company Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Childcare Benefit
• Long Term Disability
• 401(k) With Generous Company Match
• Sick Time & Vacation Pay
• Job Type: Full-time