Outbound Loader

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads shipments as required; constant lifting of boxes weighing up to 100 pounds each
• Loads trucks according to truck mapping and special instructions
• Loads product in a manner to avoid damages and maintain load stability to ensure driver safety
• Wraps pallets by machine or hand to ensure stability
• Unloads and cleans out trucks as necessary
• Operates stock trucks and mechanical jacks throughout the plant constantly in a safe manner
• Prepares products for shipment under general supervision by weighing, handling and transporting as necessary
• Marks, addresses, loads, and packs product for proper delivery and condition
• Hand loads product onto trucks as required
• Complies with all safety regulations and standards

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic arithmetic skills
• Good physical stamina
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Response well to questions.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Cost Consciousness - Works within the approved budget.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
• Quantity - Completes work in timely manner.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.

Qualifications

• Physical Demands - While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities - Close vision and distance vision.
• Work Environment - Exposure to elements such as noises, loud signals, cold, heat, heights and constant movement of vehicles/power jacks.