Trailers Material Loader

Established in the Blue Ridge foothills of South Carolina in 1963, Leonard Buildings and Truck Accessories is a manufacturer and distributor whose product lines include storage buildings, cargo and utility trailers, truck covers, truck and van accessories, carports, playhouses, chicken coops, and dog houses. We serve our residential, commercial, fleet, and government customers through our 150 retail store locations in eighteen states, supported by our corporate offices (in Mount Airy, NC, and Cobden, IL), distribution centers, and strategically located manufacturing facilities.

Job Summary

The Outdoor Material Handler is vital to the Trailer Team’s ability to ship and receive trailers in an efficient, safe, and timely manner. This role is responsible for preparing trailer loads to ship out, receiving in trailer loads, and always maintaining the trailer yard.

Job Responsibilities

• Preparing Outbound Loads
• Locate & Identify Trailers Using Load Sheets with VIN #’s
• Visually Inspect Trailers for Damage, Missing Parts, Items Inside, &/Or Other Issues
• Stack Open Trailers in Manner that Ensures Safe Transport & Delivery, Ease of Unloading at Destination, Load Maximization, & Minimizes Potential Damage
• Load & Secure Accessories Scheduled to Ship with Trailer Load
• Completes & Submits Required Paperwork Including Verification of Correct VIN #’s
• Stages Loads Properly – Single Pulls & Truck Loads
• Loads Trailers on a Wedge, Flatbed, Etc. in a Manner that Ensures Safe Transport & Delivery, Ease of Unloading at Destination, Load Maximization, & Minimizes Potential Damage
• Double-Checks Load is Secured & VIN #’s Match
• Assists in Hooking Up Single Pulls
• Receiving Inbound Loads
• Unloads/Unhooks Delivered Trailers
• Inspects for Damages/Missing Parts
• Notes Damages/Missing Parts on Packing Slip and Does Repair Form
• Checks Interior of Cargo Trailers for Accessories/Parts
• Stages Units for Check-In
• Once Cleared from Check-In, Move to Designated Location
• Maintain Trailer Lot
• Trailers Located in Designated Areas in a Clean & Organized Manner
• Stacking & Loading Supplies/Tools Properly Stored in Central Location
• Yard Free of Debris
• Forklifts Maintained & Put Up When Not in Use
  

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Competencies (skills, Knowledge, And Abilities)

• Forklift Driving/Operating Experience
• Loading/Unloading Heavy Equipment
• Working in a Challenging Outdoor Environment
• Standing, Lifting, and Handling Equipment (Up to 50 Pounds)
• Ability to Read & Receive Oral Instructions
• Ability to Understand Work Assignments &/Or Material &/Or Equipment Needs
• Ability to Think Critically & Find Solutions
• Installing Protective Devices Such (Bracing, Padding, & Strapping) to Prevent Shifting or Damage to Trailers & Accessories Being Transported
• Dependable, Honest, & Trustworthy
  
  

Travel

This position 0 to minimal travel.

What does Leonard Offer?

• Competitive salary compensation role.
• Competitive benefits package.
• 401K with a company match.
• Paid days off: holiday and vacation.
• Continuous training and growth opportunities to build your career with Leonard.
  
  

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Company to administer employment based solely on an individual’s qualifications, ability, and performance without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, political affiliation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.