Job Description

Join Our Community of Food People!

BASIC PURPOSE:

To load all the outbound orders into the designated tractor trailers in compliance with company procedures and standards. This makes sure the drivers have the product safely stowed and organized for maximum efficiency for the days deliveries.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct trailer inspection before loading to insure trailer is clean, has the proper temperature and is ready for loading.

Ensure all pallets are built according to stops and are securely wrapped to avoid damage during transport.

Verify header labels on all pallets and check for damaged or outdated product before loading.

Load trailer, ensuring bulkheads are placed correctly and are secured. Also, confirm load diagram is completed and submitted.

Follow all safety work practices and maintain clean and orderly dock area.

SUPERVISION

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: Selectors, Leads/Supervisors, and Drivers

External:

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training: High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Related Experience: A minimum of one year warehouse experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must be pallet jack certified; Good attention to detail; Ability to read load diagrams; basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide). Must be team oriented and able to get along with others.

Physical Requirements:

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

1. SIT Occasionally
2. STAND Continuously
3. WALK Continuously
4. DRIVE Continuously

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT:

1. 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Occasionally
2. 10-20 lbs (Light) Occasionally
3. 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally
4. 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally 80 lb Max
5. Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY:

1. 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Occasionally
2. 10-20 lbs (Light) Never
3. 25-50 lbs (Medium) Never
4. 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Never
5. Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

1. Push/pull Occasionally
Item: Pallet Jack Control, trailer straps, cooler wraps, truck gate/doors
2. Climb/balance Occasionally
Item: on/off pallet jack
3. Stoop/squat Occasionally
4. Kneel/bend Occasionally
5. Bend
6. Reach above shoulder Occasionally
7. Grasp objects Occasionally
Type: pallet jack controls, pen, trailer straps, trailer gate, paperwork,
8. Manipulate objects Occasionally
type:
9. Twisting Frequently