Loader 1st Shift

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the pulling/picking and loading of all outbound shipments and unloading/movement of all inbound deliveries to the facility. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates a propane sit-down forklift.
• Sort shipments for destination and group merchandise to be included with or fulfilled in an order.
• Loading of finished materials for transport and unloading of raw materials.
• Moving products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment.
• Inspect the forklift to determine the need for repairs and to guarantee safety.
• Verify piece counts on each pallet and compares to label.
• Material handling of all products.
• Follow shipping work orders.
• Other duties as assigned

 

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Highly motivated with good sound work ethics.
• Must demonstrate safe working practices and possess great attention to detail.
• Team player able to follow instructions from management and peers.
• Ability to learn and operate new equipment.
• Ability to use measuring devices (gauges, tapes, rulers).
• Strong problem-solving skills and math skills with the capability to calculate square footage and batch size.

Education and Experience:

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of one (1) year previous forklift experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in Shipping and Receiving.

 

Working Conditions:

• Fast paced manufacturing environment, loading dock, and driveways. Will be working in all weather conditions.

 

Physical Requirements:

 

OCCASIONALLY

FREQUENTLY

CONTINUOUSLY

(0-30%)

(31-60%)

(61-100%)

LIFTING OR CARRYING

·         1-10 LBS

 

X

 

·         11-20 LBS

 

X

 

·         21-40 LBS

 

X

 

·         41-50 LBS

 

X

 

·         51 OR MORE LBS

 

X

 

PUSHING OR PULLING:

·         1-40 LBS

 

X

 

·         41-50 LBS

 

X

 

·         51 OR MORE LBS

 

X

 

BENDING OR STOOPING

 

X

 

REACHING ABOVE SHOULDER LEVEL

 

X

 

DRIVING AUTOMATIC EQUIP. VEHICLES

 

 

X

OPERATE MACHINERY OR POWER TOOLS