Outside Shipping Loader - Tractor Driver

Benefits

• Medical Insurance (PPO and HDHP options)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse and Children)
• 401(k) contribution after 30 days company match on first 3%
• Weekly Accrued PTO
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability 
• Company Paid Life Insurance 

Job Summary:  The Outside Shipping Loader is responsible for ensuring the safe and accurate stacking and loading of trailers for shipment to customers.  

Essential Functions

• Perform inspections of forklift, tractor, crane, and other equipment daily to ensure it can be safely operated. 
• Locate the correct trailer needed and use tractor to move it to the appropriate location in the shipping yard for storage or to the shipping building for stacking. 
• Verify trailers against work orders and perform quality checks and inspections prior to stacking and shipment.
• Stack trailers in a safe and appropriate manner using the overhead crane or forklift according to stacking drawing.
• Identify trailer models and verify trailer VINs and COs against final packet to ensure trailers are stacked appropriately.
• Take pictures to document loads/stack conditions before shipment.
• Build cribbing, blocks, or other materials needed for safe stacking and shipping of trailers using chop saw and nail gun. 
• Move stacks of trailers with forklift for staging or loading onto truck.
• Use a computer to log truck arrival and finish time. 
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Assist in other areas and perform other duties, as needed.  (This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this job.)

Qualifications and Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred or other equivalent and relevant demonstrated skills and experience.
• Must be able to be forklift and crane certified through Novae. 
• Must be able to read drawings and identify trailers visually. 
• Ability to be energetic and focused while working in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
• Must be able to read and interpret work orders and thoroughly complete paperwork/documents.

 Physical Requirements

• Must be able to maintain safety while working effectively and efficiently. 
• Must be able to wear all required PPE for the position, including but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, face shield, steel or composite toe footwear.
• Must be able to lift and move 80 lbs. frequently.
• Must be able to stand and walk continuously for a full shift.
• Must be able to work inside or outside in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to squat, kneel, reach, bend, stoop, crouch, crawl and climb frequently.
• This position may be exposed to fumes, dust, and other outdoor contaminants. 
• Must be able to use hand tools such as chop saw and nail gun.  

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Novae LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Novae LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.