shift Warehouse Distribution Center Loader/Unloader

Position Mission
This position will be responsible for, among other things, stages, shrink wraps and loads products by trip number and store number as it is received from the packing and pulling areas of the stockroom. Prepares palletized loads for shipment by shrink-wrapping product to ensure safe transportation or storage, including safe and proper balancing and placement of products. Additionally, this position assists with safe and proper pallet building and selects products for specific routes.
Responsibilities

Stages product on pallets, shrink wraps to prevent loss, and loads pallets on trucks
Inspects trailers for suitability before loading
Ensures correct parts are placed on the correct truck – packs the right parts for delivery to the right customers with accuracy and speed, maps out the organization of loading customer orders from skids to trucks
Operates pallet jack or forklift as needed
Maintains the integrity of products through proper handling and storage
Keeps work area clean to avoid potential accidents and to allow for rapid loading
Pulls stock orders until time to load trucks as needed
Assists with processing other DC shuttles
Works in a safe manner following all safety procedures, rules and regulations
Performs all other duties as assigned by management
Experience, Education, and Abilities

High School Diploma or 6 months of equivalent work experience required
Forklift certified preferred
Regular, reliable, predictable attendance
Able to speak clearly and listen attentively
Capable of recognizing and distinguishing letters and numbers (both visually and aurally) and remembering their sequence
Should have basic computer skills
Capable of lifting and moving merchandise of up to 60 lbs.
Able to push/pull up to 300 lbs. using mechanical aids, such as hand trucks, barrel dollies, hydraulic lifts, etc.
Able to bend or stoop to floor-level shelves and be able to reach shelves (eight feet) with use of stool or ladder when necessary
Must be able to get in and out of the back of truck with parts while using a ramp when necessary
Able to stand and walk for entire work shift
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, hazardous materials, outside weather conditions of extreme heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.