• Fort Wayne, IN
  • $19.50 Per Hour
  • Instant Apply
4 days ago

Job Description

Pro Resources is hiring for a leading distributor of books and printed content. This warehouse role offers steady, hands-on work as part of a team that keeps incoming product moving accurately and safely through the facility.

Pay: $19.50
Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 4:30pm-1am with OT

The Receiver Will

  1. Unload cartons and receive incoming book product
  2. Check shipment quantities against the bill of lading, inspect the condition of cartons and skids, and sign shipments as received or complete discrepancy, overage, shortage, and damage paperwork as needed
  3. Work shipments by receipt: separate cartons by title, place cartons on the conveyor, count and inspect books, and complete breakdown tickets
  4. Unload cartons from the conveyor line and sort them onto pallets by warehouse zone
  5. Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Knowledge

  1. At least 6 months of consecutive work experience
  2. At least 6 months of physically active work experience (walking, standing, lifting/carrying, pushing/pulling, bending, squatting/kneeling, climbing, reaching above shoulders, and typing/keyboard use)
  3. High school level reading comprehension and writing skills
  4. Basic math skills, including addition and subtraction
  5. Strong attention to detail
  6. Ability to work safely and follow safety guidelines in a warehouse environment
  7. Ability to perform repetitive manual tasks and meet production standards
  8. Ability to work independently or as part of a team
  9. Flexibility to multitask based on workflow demands
  10. Reliable attendance

Skills/Knowledge Preferred

  1. Prior warehouse receiving, shipping, or distribution experience 
  2. Familiarity with bills of lading and receiving paperwork
  3. Experience working with conveyor systems and pallet jacks 
  4. Experience with inventory counts or quality inspection of product 

Physical Requirements

  1. Walk and stand continuously throughout the shift
  2. Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently during the shift
  3. Push/pull up to 35 lbs. of force frequently and 36–65 lbs. occasionally
  4. Grip and grasp continuously during the shift
  5. Exposure to a wide range of temperatures

Essential Functions

Able to walk and stand continuously; grip and grasp; bend, squat, kneel, twist, turn, climb, crawl, reach above shoulder level, and type/keyboard frequently; lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and push/pull up to 65 lbs. of force during the assigned shift. Must be able to work the designated shift, including overtime as required, which may include time before or after the shift and/or weekends.

#FortWayne

Numbers & Facts

LocationFort Wayne, IN

Skills

  • Conveyor Systemsunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Keyboardsunmatched
  • Lift/Move 35 Poundsunmatched
  • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
  • Mathematicsunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Pallet Jackunmatched
  • Physical Demandsunmatched
  • Quality Controlunmatched
  • Secondary Schoolunmatched
  • Shipping/Receivingunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Typingunmatched
  • Warehousingunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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