Outbound Loader

About the Role

This is an Operations position responsible for loading pre-assembled merchandise, pallets, and master containers for shipment or transporting on delivery vehicles under general supervision.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload shipments as required; constant lifting of boxes weighing up to 100 pounds each
• Load trucks according to truck mapping and special instructions
• Load product in a manner to avoid damages and maintain load stability to ensure driver safety
• Wrap pallets by machine or hand to ensure stability
• Unload and clean out trucks as necessary
• Operate stock trucks and mechanical jacks throughout the plant in a safe manner
• Prepare products for shipment by weighing, handling, and transporting as necessary
• Mark, address, load, and pack product for proper delivery and condition
• Hand load product onto trucks as required
• Comply with all safety regulations and standards

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read, write, and understand English
• Basic arithmetic skills
• Good physical stamina

Competencies

• 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; responds 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.
• Judgment: Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; makes timely decisions.
• Planning/Organizing: Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism: Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
• Quantity: Completes work in a 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.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear.
• The employee may have to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities that may be required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Exposure to elements such as noises, loud signals, cold, heat, heights, and constant movement of vehicles/power jacks.