Warehouse Loader Job Description
Warehouse loader
provides associates with guidance, training and communication regarding job requirements, all OSHA safety guidelines, ISO procedures & PolyOne rules/expectations.
Warehouse Loader Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Incorporate Milgard's vision and values into day-to-day activities and behaviors
Unloading items from route trucks
Sorting and counting returned items
Follow shipping inventory list to gather items (bulk hung uniforms, rugs, cleaning products, etc) to be loaded on to outbound trucks
Will be expected to perform all job functions in a safe and responsible manner
Reads customer orders to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed
Accurately selects items to be pack as per order ticket
Loading and unloading of trucks upon arrival
Use a manual hand truck
Lifting and stacking boxes
Warehouse Loader Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Warehouse Loader
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: DOT, PIT, MSDS, OSHA, ABC, CDL
Education for Warehouse Loader
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the warehouse loader job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Associate Degree in General Education, Education, Associates, Legal, Technical, Supervision, Industrial, Business, Performance
Skills for Warehouse Loader
Desired skills for warehouse loader include:
GMPs
Hazards associated with high pressure cylinder tanks
Truck weight distribution and capabilities to plan
Organize and efficiently load trailers
Ability to operate a forklift and meet medium level physical exertion requirements
Food safety requirements
AS400 system
Beverage market
GMP and HACCP/Food Safety guidelines and the application of these guidelines in day to day activities
Safety standards
Desired experience for warehouse loader includes:
At least 6 months of warehouse experience ( loading/unloading trucks)
Must have your own transportation to get to work site
Have at least a high school diploma or ged
One to two years of warehouse experience preferred
Must pay attention to detail and demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness
Must regularly lift and or move 75 lbs or more (anything over 50 lbs is a team lift)
Warehouse Loader Examples
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Warehouse Loader Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of warehouse loader. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for warehouse loader
- Moving boxes to/from trailers
- Moving pallets using manual pallet jack
- Moving pallets using foot control to push rolling pallet onto conveyor
- Complete scheduled deliveries
- Complete end-of-day settlement and fill out "return to stock" and "return log" forms
- Maneuver heavy equipment using hand trucks, motorized carts, pallet jacks
- Find and identify cars (by labeling) in the warehouse lot per the load plans
- Inspect equipment - properly and accurately fill out paperwork
- Complete pre-trip inspections and maintain energy source forklift
- Check-in and check-out drivers, Check inventory, various other functions on PC and Vehicle Mounted Units
Qualifications for warehouse loader
- Ability to kneel, bend, twist and turn to accomplish a variety of tasks
- Frequent bending, lifting and twisting
- Must have at least 6 months working experience in a warehouse environment
- Strength to lift 60 lbs of merchandise and Push/Pull up to 300 lbs using mechanical aids, such as hand trucks, barrel dollies, motorized carts, pallet jacks
- A minimum of two (2) years experience working in a warehouse environment
- Previous experience operating powered industrial equipment (i.e., forklift, pallet jacks, stock pickers)
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of warehouse loader. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for warehouse loader
- Meet or exceed performance goals, including pallets/labor hour, inventory accuracy and truck turn time
- Scanning Items w/ RF Scan Gun
- Loading/Unloading Materials by Hand
- Cleaning Work Station
- Other General Warehouse Duties
- Responsible for ordering all products, inventory control
- Collaborates with the supervisor to assist in coordinating the daily activities of GFS warehouse
- Monitors the receiving, selection, and/or loading of warehouse product to ensure the efficient flow of products in the warehouse
- Assists in observations, employee reviews, and disciplinary actions
- Monitors and prioritizes order fulfillment
Qualifications for warehouse loader
- Capable of working a night shift (Monday – Thursday 4-10 hour shifts) coupled with required overtime
- A minimum of one (1) year of lift truck experience
- Willing and able to perform tasks such as sitting, lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to 12 hours a day
- Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing required PPE
- A minimum of one (1) year of working experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Flexibilitly is key -- you'll be inside and outside, in hot and cold conditions as you handle product
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Our growing company is looking to fill the role of warehouse loader. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for warehouse loader
- Assists in the administration function and record keeping for the department to include weekly action incentive input and scoring, preparing meetings, and analyzing error ratios
- Provides training for employees on job technique and/or safety requirements
- Serve in the function of employee or supervisor as appropriate
- Assists in resolving warehouse issues, problems or conflicts
- Safely operating a forklift to accurately and efficiently move all finished product from production to the warehouse or onto trucks for shipment to customers
- Complete pre-trip inspections and maintain energy source for forklift
- Participate in team functions as required and supports NCE (Nestle Continuous Excellence)
- Safely operates power material handling equipment to accurately stage and load customer orders for delivery without damage or errors
- Occasionally may be asked to assist with selecting and stacking orders on pallets preparing them to be shipped
- Cleaning/sanitation of the warehouse as needed
Qualifications for warehouse loader
- You'll be loading pallets onto trucks in this job -- you'll need to be able to operate a power industrial vehicle, and also be able to lift andmove product of up to 90 lbs
- Remember we said, “hard work” – you might lift 25-80 pounds per case as part of this job
- We have frozen products – your ability to work in extreme cold or hot conditions is required while you’re here
- And you'll hustle --- this is a fast paced, physically demanding environment requiring constant walking, going up/down stairs and platforms, and handling product
- Ability to climb stairs and ramps
- Twist body repeatedly to tie straps
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Warehouse Loader Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a warehouse loader. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for warehouse loader
- Additional job related tasks may be added as needed
- 6 months previous warehouse experience
- Inspect empty trailers at the loading dock to insure they are clean and clear before loading and take appropriate action as needed
- Move out going products from staging area to the loading dock with forklift
- Wrap pallets with cellophane, secure load/pallets and make sure shipping labels are in place as needed
- Transport items to be shipped into the trailer with a forklift, pallet jack or by hand in the correct stop sequence, according to a predetermined loading plan
- Locate the proper slot on the trailer for the order, set it in place and secure the load when complete
- Inspect empty pallets for damage, stack and move pallets with pallet jack or forklift to the proper storage area
- Assist Order Selectors and perform other similar duties as requested or assigned by supervisor
- Great hourly rate
Qualifications for warehouse loader
- Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, squat, lift, grasp, talk, hear and have a good vision
- Must be able to manage confined space entry and climb ladders and steps
- Ability to work outside in environmental conditions which at times include extreme heat or extreme cold
- Have the ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support repetitive or continuous movements
- Have the ability to be on your feet for extended periods of time and repeatedly lift racks
- The ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects
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Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of warehouse loader. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for warehouse loader
- Use RF scanning technology to document pertinent carton level information, including condition, quantity, and warehouse location of material
- Pick deliveries and stage them by truck/stop number
- Accurately and efficiently picking direct store deliveries
- Loading items into truck
- Other warehouse duties as opportunities allow
- Repetitive production line duties
- Inspect empty trucks/trailers at the loading dock to ensure they are clean and clear before loading and take appropriate action as needed
- Transport items to be shipped into the truck/trailer with a forklift, pallet jack or by hand in the correct stop sequence, according to a predetermined loading plan
- Locate the proper slot on the truck/trailer for the order, set it in place and secure the load when complete
- Perform general housekeeping duties and keep warehouse area, loading dock and trucks/trailers clear and clean as required
Qualifications for warehouse loader
- Effective listening and follow through
- Professionalism and organization
- Previous experience operating powered industrial equipment (i.e., forklift, pallet jacks, stock pickers, ), and OSHA Forklift Certification strongly preferred
- Results-oriented and the ability to motivate and inspire confidence in others, develop relationships
- Preferably loading/unloading experience
- Must be able to lift, bend, stoop, and kneel