Description

The Loader is responsible for building product orders by pallet and loading delivery trucks, while maintaining cleanliness and organization. This position is designed to maximize the loading process by ensuring accurate orders, meeting set target deadlines per hour/ day, and ensuring product integrity and quality standards are met throughout the loading/ shipping process.

Essential Job Functions:

• Move packages, pallets, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, by using electric riding jacks.
• Perform all required procedures and documentation in a safe and efficient manner to maintain the highest quality finished product for our customers.
• Accurately and efficiently load finished product onto trucks and trailers.
• Communicate to supervisors, selectors and receivers to maintain product flow and prevent distribution disruptions.
• Report all safety concerns immediately to leadership.
• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
• Ensure product is rotated on trucks and in warehouse in accordance with expiration dates and loading instructions.
• Confirm trucks are loaded accurately, as per Shipping Supervisor’s request.
• Attach identifying tags to pallets or packages to mark them with identifying information.
• Assist with order selection as needed or other duties as assigned.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in the warehouse.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED equivalent
• Experience riding an Electric Pallet Jack.
• Prior experience loading in a warehouse setting.
• Working for a food or beverage distributor preferred.
• Basic math, reading writing, speaking and computer skills.