Properly load, unload, and receive freight and load outbound trucks/trailers/containers. Safely move freight within the warehouse and on/off loading dock, ramps and yards. Place freight in appropriate storage locations and retrieve freight from appropriate storage locations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Ensure high quality customer service, professional communications, and interaction with customers, employees, and co-workers at all times.
Assure that all company material handling equipment is safely and efficiently operated. Report any defective equipment immediately and assure that unsafe equipment is taken from service. This includes, forklift, pallet jacks dock plates, stretch film machines, small shipment meters/scales.
Practice all safety regulations and company policies and procedures.
Report any anomalies in freight such as damaged, overages or shortages immediately upon discovery or occurrence of damage.
Complete accurate load and unload information and tally sheets on each shipment in a timely manner.
Load trailers to assure that cargo is loaded in a cube efficient manner, stowing cargo and bracing product to avoid damage and facilitate effective drop shipments.
Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area.
Support and actively comply with the security duties and responsibilities described in the C-TPAT Security Program document
Qualifications:
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent.
Abilities
Ability to learn new tasks as needs arise and retain information. Ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced deadline oriented work environment. Ability to follow direction and to effectively complete tasks in a timely and safe manner.
Communication and Computer Skills
Ability to effectively communicate in English, both written and verbal.
Ability to work as a team member, as well as independently.
Mathematical Skills
Basic mathematical computations.
Work Environment
Typical non-heated warehouse dock environment. Seasonal hot & cold temperatures will be experienced in warehouse environment.
