What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Loader position at Chiquita?
Position Overview
This position is located within the Mid-Atlantic Distribution Center is responsible for unloading and loading of fruit at our warehouse. The incumbent provides a wide variety of support to the entire DC. This includes discharge and receiving of product. The successful candidate will he/she must be forward thinking, organized, efficient and self-motivated to complete responsibilities in a timely manner without direct instruction.
Duties And Responsibilities
This position is located within the Mid-Atlantic Distribution Center is responsible for unloading and loading of fruit at our warehouse. The incumbent provides a wide variety of support to the entire DC. This includes discharge and receiving of product. The successful candidate will he/she must be forward thinking, organized, efficient and self-motivated to complete responsibilities in a timely manner without direct instruction.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Unload and load product as directed by manager/supervisor.
- Start gen set/reefer container units and confirm proper operation for loading outbound orders.
- Inspect fruit inbound and outbound for pulp temps and proper color spec.
- Daily use and inspections of Forklifts.
- Ensure compliance with corporate food safety guidelines. This includes training and knowledge of GMP and HACCP/Food Safety guidelines and the application of these guidelines in day to day activities.
- High School Diploma required.
- English preferred/Spanish a plus.
- Forklift experience is a plus.
- Able to multitask and work in a fast paced environment.
- Strong Analytical skills.
- Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled warehouse environment, including cold storage areas.
- Ability to lift up to 50 Lbs. banana boxes up to 80" off the ground 80-140 times per day.
- Incumbent may stand for long periods of time.
- Incumbent may use calculators, frequent use of basic math is mandatory.
- Stooping, bending, twisting, lifting, pulling, pushing and reaching may be required in completion of job duties.