Loader/Receiver/Driver

SUMMARY

Operate a gas-powered lift truck to receive palletized cartons and handle finished goods within the storeroom and shipping area and to load trucks, labeling cartons, storing, and staging material following standard established methods and procedures.

Perform duties required to drive a box truck to deliver and pick up products and material within one hundred fifty-mile radius and occasionally make trips following established practices and procedures.

Position requires ability to obtain state issued health card. Work to route schedule, Department of Transportation Regulations, Federal, State and Local laws, other rules, regulations, and instructions.

Work from truck lists, skid tickets, item code numbers, other verbal or written instructions or directions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

1. Remove pallets of wrapped cartons from shrink wrap machine and place in staging area according to carton labels. Transport pallets of stock material to finished goods storeroom and loads from stock to shipping. Place full pallets on wrapping machine and operate wrapper, partial pallets go to customer holding area.

2. Locate pallets of material listed on truck list, confirm ID and number of cartons against skid ticket and move skid to staging position for truck loading. Arrange loose packages on pallet and shrink wrap.

3. Load trucks with customer’s orders in sequence of delivery according to truck list. Check off list as material is staged and loaded.

4. Operate gas powered forklift truck to unload incoming material from trucks and transport to storage areas following standard procedures and methods.

5. Enter straight truck bodies and trailers at receiving dock to pick up and remove various raw material items usually on pallets such as bales of rubber, bags of ingredients and barrels of oil.

6. Transport material to raw materials storage area and stack or position in location directed by Inventory Control Specialist. Deliver pallets of cartons to carton storage and arrange in neat and orderly manner. Unload returned pallets and stack in designated area in warehouse.

7. Perform minor routine service to forklift such as changing propane tanks as required. Report needs for additional service or repair to the maintenance department. Perform general material handling duties in shipping and receiving area.

8. Trailers loaded by self or others. Drive to designated delivery locations. Check material being unloaded and obtain signatures for material delivered. May assist in unloading at customers location.

9. Maintain the area in a neat and orderly condition, pick up and stack empty pallets, arrange loads. Follow all safety rules, regulations, and practices in operation of powered lift trucks. Employ all safety equipment and devices.

10. Regular and reliable attendance is a requirement of the job.

11. Pick up material at designated vendors or other locations for return trips. Check material being loaded for condition and quantity and sign for receipts. Assure proper loading to prevent damage, for proper load distribution and legal loading.

12. Responsible for maintaining assigned cab in a clean and orderly condition and for observing all laws and regulations while operating motor vehicles on public highways. Employ all safety equipment and devices.

Perform other similar or related duties as assigned including pick customer orders as needed.
Experience and Skills:

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

Previous warehouse experience preferred

Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

2 years driving experience - local trucking

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.

COMPETENCIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Oral and Written Communication - Speaks and writes clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responses well to questions.

• Teamwork - balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others; views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.

• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two- step instruction. Ability to deal with standardized situation.

COMPUTER SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of

• Timecard systems
• ERP Scanning System (SAP)