Job Summary: As a Loader and Receiver, you are responsible for the accurate and efficient unloading and documentation of incoming shipments and product and the correct loading of pallets and shipments. Attention to detail, precision, and critical thinking skills are fundamental to performing this job. In order to succeed, you should be able to adapt well to change, be flexible, and always keep in mind your safety and the safety of others.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Receive products and loads in an efficient and timely manner
- Unload trucks in a timely manner from the appropriate dock area
- Coordinate with the Receiving Clerk(s) and Receiving Desk to ensure accuracy of documents and unloading procedures
- Check received product for damage and keep thorough and accurate notations of damage to received products
- Take and document temperatures of received products Escort truck drivers as needed
- Confirm received product documentation has correct piece counts
- Stamp Bill of Lading (BOL) document and fill in fields accurately and completely
- Notate and communicate any discrepancies found on the BOL to the Supervisors and Managers
- Store product correctly, according to notes on the BOL
- Prepare pallets for the screening and K9 teams and return to proper storage area once screening is completed
- Confirm Purchase Order (PO) numbers and Phytosanitary Certificate (Phyto) information is accurate and consistent
- Correctly label and tag pallets with the appropriate BOL labels
- Pack outgoing pallets and shipments with the appropriate amount of gel ice or dry ice, as required
- Properly prepare outgoing shipments in accordance with product, airline, and destination regulations, including: insulation, temperature control products, standard packing supplies and procedures, and ensuring proper tags and documentation
- Learn and maintain a thorough knowledge of procedures required by various customers, products, airlines, and destinations
- Learn and maintain a thorough knowledge of cargo loading devices (ex. LD3, AKE, PMC, etc.)
- Break down pallets and organize product into airline-ready shipments
- Operate a forklift and pallet jack safely and appropriately as needed
- Operate all warehouse equipment used in the course duties safely and appropriately
- Participate in any and all cross-training programs as assigned
- Report to your assigned shift on time each day you are scheduled to work
- Keep work area well-organized, clean, and free from trash and debris
- Wear safety vest at all times while in any warehouse facility
- Assist in training and teaching new hires as needed
- Report any Compliance issues to the Shift Manager in a timely manner
- Other duties as assigned by the Facility Manager, Shift Manager, and/or Shift Supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS
- Comprehension of English (both written and verbal)
- Detail oriented
- High level of accuracy in work
- A safety-conscious mindset
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work under deadlines and pressure
- Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification
- Must be able to work in a refrigerated or cold environment for duration of shift
- Must be comfortable in a warehouse environment and around fast-moving equipment
- Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to reach above shoulder level, bend, sit, squat, stoop, crouch, reach, kneel, and twist/turn
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time
- Must be able to pass a preemployment physical, background check, and drug screening
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Experience in a refrigerated/cold climate warehouse
- Experience in using a computer or tablet for work
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
Experience:
- warehouse: 2 years (Required)
- cold storage: 2 years (Required)
- palletizing: 1 year (Required)
- Electric pallet jack: 2 years (Required)
Language:
Work Location: In person