Distribution Center Loader

About the Role

This position is responsible for staging, shrink-wrapping, and loading products by trip number and store number as received from the packing and pulling areas of the stockroom. You will prepare palletized loads for shipment by shrink-wrapping product to ensure safe transportation or storage, including proper balancing and placement. Additionally, you will assist with safe and proper pallet building and select products for specific routes.

Responsibilities

• Stage product on pallets, shrink-wrap to prevent loss, and load pallets on trucks.
• Inspect trailers for suitability before loading.
• Ensure correct parts are placed on the correct truck—pack the right parts for delivery to the right customers with accuracy and speed, and map out the organization of loading customer orders from skids to trucks.
• Operate pallet jack or forklift as needed.
• Maintain the integrity of products through proper handling and storage.
• Keep work area clean to avoid potential accidents and allow for rapid loading.
• Pull stock orders until time to load trucks as needed.
• Assist with processing other DC shuttles.
• Work in a safe manner following all safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or 6 months of equivalent work experience required.
• Forklift certification 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.
• 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 reach shelves (eight feet) with use of stool or ladder when necessary.
• Must be able to get in and out of the back of a truck with parts while using a ramp when necessary.
• Able to stand and walk for the entire work shift.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, hazardous materials, and outside weather conditions of extreme heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.