LOADER/UNLOADER (MONDAY-FRIDAY 7AM - 3:45PM)

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Description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Loader/Unloader is responsible for unloading trucks with incoming materials and moves materials to storage areas and between departments using hand trucks or operating power trucks or forklift. The Loader/Unloader may also assist in storing materials in designated locations and performing periodic inventory of materials and maintaining a safe and clean work environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Attach identifying tags to containers, or mark them with identifying information for all inventory, transfers and returns
• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs
• Record numbers of units handled and moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets
• Move freight, stock, and other materials to and from storage and production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, and containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, and other equipment
• Pick customer orders in preparation for shipment
• Verify and keep records on incoming/outgoing shipments; prepare items for shipment, including assembling, addressing, stamping, shipping merchandise, or material; receiving, unpacking, arranging for transportation of products
• Sort cargo before loading and unloading
• Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers
• Inventory control and bin replenishment
• Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected
• Other duties may be assigned

Requirements

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE and OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• High School/GED
• 2+ years of related work experience; preferably in a warehouse/distribution/manufacturing environment
• Forklift certified
• Ability to load, unload, or stack containers, materials, or products, manually and/or using industrial powered equipment
• General problem solving/analysis capabilities and possesses attention to detail
• Experience with inventory tracking software and RF Scanner
• Use of hand or power tools
• Basic math skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently
• PC literate (MS Office) preferred
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to occasionally sit, frequently climb or balance, required to regularly stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; is subject occasionally to outdoor weather conditions; may frequently work near moving mechanical parts; and may be exposed to humid conditions.