Truck Loader

As a leading manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies and equipment for healthcare simulation and education, Pocket Nurse provides solutions and services that create hands-on learning experiences for the next generation of healthcare professionals. Our small business philosophy is, “Use your best judgement every day.” Not only do we give team members the guidance and tools to succeed, we give them autonomy to do their best for the company to succeed. This privately held company has been in business since 1992 and is experiencing strong growth year after year.

The Truck Loader is responsible for loading and unloading delivery trucks, replenishing shipping supplies, and gathering/storing picking bins, while maintaining cleanliness, organization, and safety in the Distribution Center. This role also supports the assembly of sub-pack items.

This position requires adherence to defined work processes to achieve repeatable, high-quality results. The work is steady, requiring attention to detail and consistency.

Key Responsibilities and Other Duties as Assigned

Shipping & Material Handling:

• Prepare trailers for loading; scan packages from the conveyor, generate shipping labels using Cubiscan, and affix labels prior to shipment.
• Load and stack packages onto trucks by hand, ensuring secure placement to prevent damage during transit.
• Move, organize, and stage product within designated warehouse zones to support daily operational flow.
• Refill and organize picking bins within assigned areas.
• Replenish packing materials and report supply needs as required.

Operational Support:

• Assist with unloading inbound deliveries by hand as needed.
• Support product movement and organization in receiving and staging areas.
• Maintain clean, orderly, and safe dock and warehouse workspaces.
• Provide cross-functional support within the Distribution Center based on seasonal and operational demands.

Education:

• High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate preferred.

Skills and experience:

• Ability to load/unload trucks effectively to minimize product damage and maximize space utilization.
• Capability to absorb and apply training information accurately.
• Basic math proficiency (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to create shipping labels and operate systems at packing stations.
• Strong commitment to attendance and punctuality.
• Availability to work Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, with occasional overtime as needed.
• Previous warehouse or logistics experience is preferred but not required.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Competitive wages and quarterly bonus opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
• Paid time off, personal time, and paid holidays.
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary life, accident, critical illness, and long-term disability insurance.
• Company-wide lunches and work-day events.
• On-site fitness center, free parking, and dog-friendly offices.
• The opportunity to make a difference in the ever-growing healthcare field

Physical and cognitive demands:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation.  All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. No employee is authorized to lift and/or move weight over 50 pounds without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus due to safety around the conveyor.

This role requires the individual to be able to understand, remember, apply, and communicate routine information; apply common sense and make routine decisions; communicate interactively and understand and follow oral or written instructions.

Pocket Nurse is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Information is available here:   http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test and background check (including criminal record check).