Loader - Midshift - Cooler

Schedule

Mid shift 3 pm – 11 pm, Sunday – Thursday.

Pay

$25.07 per hour.

Summary

Responsible for loading and unloading product to and from trailers when qualified and as needed in accordance with Preferred Work Methods (PWMs). Both functions require specific equipment and/or process certification. Requires working in freezer, cooler and dry warehouse environments with extreme cold and/or warm temperatures. Performs all duties safely, accurately and meets set productivity standards and goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect trailer for cleanliness prior to unloading and communicate any unsanitary conditions to supervisor.
• Communicate load, product or pallet issues to supervisor.
• Unload inbound foodservice product, supplies or equipment from trailers or shipping containers onto the dock for receipt utilizing material handling equipment following established PWMs to avoid damage to equipment or product, and according to specified configurations for storage and shipment.
• Reconfigure inbound pallets to meet RDC storage requirements (floor or slip‑sheet loads).
• Inspect product being moved for shortages, damages, quality issues, or deterioration of packing and report to supervisor.
• Verify refrigerated (cooler) and frozen product temperatures are taken according to established PWMs; follow temperature‑abuse process if temperature is out of tolerance.
• Control door lights to inform driver when they may position or pull the trailer.
• Apply shrink wrap to all lumped pallets and other pallets as needed to secure product for storage and shipment.
• Successfully complete forklift certification process and testing and perform the established PWMs.
• Inspect and clean trailers prior to loading.
• Load product onto trucks according to truck mapping and special instructions, maintaining load stability and balance for driver safety; hand‑load product onto trucks as required.
• Work effectively with immediate supervisor to minimize warehouse shrink/damage.
• Maintain neatness and cleanliness of assigned work areas and travel aisles, and ensure accuracy of warehouse locations.
• Report any unfixable or unsafe issues immediately to supervisor.
• Observe and enforce all safety rules to eliminate accidents and injuries.
• Operate appropriate material handling equipment (forklifts, order pickers, pallet jacks) safely and orderly.
• Observe proper lifting techniques and physical work practices per PWMs.
• Perform daily inspection and cleaning of MHE; report repair or service needs.
• Use warehouse computers and RF equipment safely and professionally.
• Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies, State/Federal laws, regulations, and food safety programs (OSHA, HACCP, etc.).
• Perform other warehouse duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age and pass a functional capacity test.
• High school diploma or GED preferred; six months previous warehouse experience and/or training preferred.
• Material handling equipment experience preferred; reach‑truck experience a plus (Crown and/or Raymond).
• Certification on material handling equipment is required, or ability to become certified.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, and memos; effective verbal communication in one‑on‑one and small‑group settings.
• Basic mathematical skills: add, subtract, multiply, divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Reasoning ability to apply common sense to written, oral, or diagram instructions and solve problems with several concrete variables.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment and communicate observations verbally and in writing.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls.
• Frequent standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, talking, and hearing.
• Required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit.
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 50 lb; occasional lifting and/or moving up to 100 lb.
• Vision requirements: close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Warehouse/operations environment with fast‑moving material handling equipment.
• Exposure to extreme cold or heat in freezer/cooler areas (temperatures down to zero degrees).
• Frequent exposure to wet/humid conditions, contained toxic or caustic chemicals, low‑voltage electrical equipment, and vibration.
• Loud noise level.