Outbound Loader

Essential Duties

• Limits 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 insure driver safety.
• Wraps pallets by machine or hand to insure 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.
• Complies with all safety regulations and standards.

  Minimum Qualifications

  • 18+ years of age.
  • Ability to work on Sundays.
  • Ability to work nights.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • A high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
    • 3 months warehouse experience and/or 3 months operating an electric pallet jack or forklift and/or a history of physical nature roles preferred.

      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 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 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

        • Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
        • Exposure to elements such as noises, loud signals, cold, heat, heights and constant movement of vehicles/power jacks.

          Work Environment

          • Exposure to elements such as noises, loud signals, cold, heat, heights and constant movement of vehicles/power jacks.
          • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.