Freight Associate

Reports to: Distribution Operations Supervisor • Worksite Classification: Onsite • Location: Hanson • Job Band: Union

Schedule

• 1st Shift: Monday – Thursday, 5:00 am – 3:00 pm, OT as required
• 2nd Shift: Monday – Thursday, 4:00 pm – 2:00 am, OT as required
• 3rd Shift: Friday – Sunday, 5:00 am – 5:00 pm, OT as required
• 4th Shift: Friday – Sunday, 5:00 pm – 5:00 am, OT as required

About the role

The primary function of this position is to process cartons to pallets or trailers in order to accurately ship the finished products to Carhartt’s internal and external customers.

Inspired by Hard Work – In everything we do, we honor the hardworking legacy of our founder, Hamilton Carhartt. We drive innovation by finding new, better ways to achieve success. We earn trust through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. We build lasting customer relationships by delivering solutions that prioritize their needs. Above all, we believe actions speak louder than words—because we are worn by the hardest-working people of all.

Responsibilities

• Anchor cartons to pallets for staging areas in Freight
• Accurately scan pallet to designated staging areas in Freight
• Scan every carton that is loaded to a trailer in Freight area
• Assist in establishing and maintaining safety and housekeeping in assigned areas
• Report problems in work area to appropriate personnel in a timely manner
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, including the preferred work method
• Demonstrate good organizational skills, attention to detail, and a high level of accuracy and quality of work
• Demonstrate honest and ethical behavior
• Utilize warehouse management system to perform selective tasks

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Possess the skill to operate a powered pallet lift
• Average hand/eye/foot coordination
• Ability to read fine print for extended periods of time
• Ability to positively interact with other associates
• Ability to adjust to doing multiple tasks
• Ability to work in a job with precise tolerance and standards
• Ability to work 10 or 12 hour shifts

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Strength: Medium
• Movement: Balancing, stooping, climbing, crouching, reaching, handling, finger dexterity
• Hazards: Proximity

This position has an On-Site location: Associate will work on-site for all work-related activities. Carhartt is a tobacco-free workplace.