Warehouse loader job description
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Warehouse loader requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in warehouse loader job postings.
Sample warehouse loader requirements
- Physical fitness and ability to lift heavy objects
- Prior experience in warehouse operations
- Ability to operate forklifts and other equipment
- Basic computer skills for inventory management
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Sample required warehouse loader soft skills
- Attention to detail for accuracy in picking and packing orders
- Strong communication skills for coordinating with team members and supervisors
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment
- Flexibility to work weekends and overtime as needed
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn and improve
Warehouse loader job description example 1
HD Supply warehouse loader job description
Part Time Loader to assist with loading trucks in the morning.
Will sort packages and load boxes by hand or using pallet jacket
Job Summary
Responsible for specialized warehouse tasks in loading, unloading, order pulling, shipping, returns, forklift, fabrication, counter, or may have a generalized role working in all departments.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities
Complete tasks such as loading, unloading, sorting, picking, stocking, staging, fabrication and transportation of goods. Load and unload materials to and from designated storage area, such as racks, shelves, or vehicles. Stack or pile materials, such as lumber, boards, or pallets Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported. Verify computations against physical count of stock. Maintains condition of work area (i.e. free of trash, product in correct location, etc.). Follows company safety policies and procedures and encourages other associates to do the same. Receive and fill orders or sell supplies, materials, and products to installers and subcontractors. May drive truck to pick up incoming stock or deliver materials to designated locations or operate forklift or other machinery in order to complete tasks. Performs other duties as assigned.
Nature and Scope
Selects correct processes from clearly prescribed rules, past practices, or instruction. Seeks advice and guidance on non-routine or problem areas from supervisor. Deviations from the norm are cleared by the supervisor. Under close supervision, exercises limited latitude/independent judgment. Work typically involves detailed checks or close review of output by a senior coworker and/or supervisor. None.
Work Environment
Typically located in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors that may cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness, such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noises, and fumes. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds in a physical environment. Ability to stand for periods of time up to and exceeding 60 minutes. Ability to make repetitive movements, such as using a 10-key or calculator, bending, or squatting. Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Education and Experience
HS Diploma or GED strongly preferred. 0-2 years of experience in area of responsibility.
Will sort packages and load boxes by hand or using pallet jacket
Job Summary
Responsible for specialized warehouse tasks in loading, unloading, order pulling, shipping, returns, forklift, fabrication, counter, or may have a generalized role working in all departments.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities
Complete tasks such as loading, unloading, sorting, picking, stocking, staging, fabrication and transportation of goods. Load and unload materials to and from designated storage area, such as racks, shelves, or vehicles. Stack or pile materials, such as lumber, boards, or pallets Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported. Verify computations against physical count of stock. Maintains condition of work area (i.e. free of trash, product in correct location, etc.). Follows company safety policies and procedures and encourages other associates to do the same. Receive and fill orders or sell supplies, materials, and products to installers and subcontractors. May drive truck to pick up incoming stock or deliver materials to designated locations or operate forklift or other machinery in order to complete tasks. Performs other duties as assigned.
Nature and Scope
Selects correct processes from clearly prescribed rules, past practices, or instruction. Seeks advice and guidance on non-routine or problem areas from supervisor. Deviations from the norm are cleared by the supervisor. Under close supervision, exercises limited latitude/independent judgment. Work typically involves detailed checks or close review of output by a senior coworker and/or supervisor. None.
Work Environment
Typically located in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors that may cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness, such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noises, and fumes. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds in a physical environment. Ability to stand for periods of time up to and exceeding 60 minutes. Ability to make repetitive movements, such as using a 10-key or calculator, bending, or squatting. Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Education and Experience
HS Diploma or GED strongly preferred. 0-2 years of experience in area of responsibility.
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Warehouse loader job description example 2
Admiral Beverage warehouse loader job description
Admiral Beverage believes in investing in its people, business partners, and communities, to continually grow and offer the best products and services in the region. With the strength of a large company combined with a small-town, friendly, family-driven mindset; we are here to grow with you. Admiral offers: competitive wages, a full-scale benefit program including health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) and retirement programs, paid leave and holidays, and much, much more!
Current Admiral Beverage Employees (excluding Contractors): Please apply via your internal Workday Account.
A company with heart, a company who cares, a company who commits: Admiral Beverage Corporation (ABC). Our reliable and safe work environment ensured we were able to retain our existing workforce throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and we are now committing to the economic recovery of individuals and businesses in our communities.
Job Description
Primary Location:
Anchorage, Alaska
Beverage Sales Associate: Multi-Functional Loads, unloads, and moves materials within or near plant, yard, or work site. Assists with on-premise draft Loads and unloads materials onto or from trucks, pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand, forklift, hand truck and/or electric pallet jack, as appropriate. Reads work order or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
Loads materials into vehicles to prevent shifting or damage in transit. Conveys materials from storage sites to designated loading area. Counts and records number of units of materials moved or handled, breakage and spoilage on appropriate sheets. Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases and other containers. Loads and unloads trucks.
Stacks or assembles materials into bundles and wraps bundles together. Performs housekeeping and grounds maintenance warehouse and sales center offices. Wears Company provided uniform and presents a professional image to customers and the work place. Rides inside the cab of a delivery truck and loads and unloads materials onto or from trucks, pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand, hand truck, forklift and/or electric pallet jack, as appropriate. Reads work order or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
Loads materials into vehicles to prevent shifting or damage in transit. Conveys materials between truck and designated loading and delivery area. Arranges products according to prearranged plan or own ideas approved by management. Counts and records number of units of materials moved or handled, through breakage and spoilage. Maintain & clean draft lines and equipment in assigned retail accounts within designated territory.
Responsible for understanding and complying with all Quality Assurance guidelines and policies of the company. Soliciting of additional draft lines or product placements. Responsible for routine maintenance and repairs of POS materials. Maintenance of company assigned vehicle. Communicate with Draft Supervisor on key issues. Arranges products according to prearranged plan or own ideas approved by management. Places price and descriptive signs on backdrop, fixtures, merchandise, or floor.
Transfers product from customer stock room to floor displays in order to comply with "Sell By" dates, maximize product in store and minimize product in stock room. Originates display ideas or follows suggestions or schedule of Merchandiser Manager and Sales Manager. Communicate effectively on a daily basis with key store personnel on any service or product needs. Constructs or assembles display aids from company provided Point of Sale (POS) materials. Other duties may be assigned by the immediate supervisor or other supervisor at any time cleaning and merchandising of stores when necessary.
Reliable. Caring. Committed. If this sounds like you, you'll fit right in. Follow this link to our online application. Let us invest in you!
Current Admiral Beverage Employees (excluding Contractors): Please apply via your internal Workday Account.
A company with heart, a company who cares, a company who commits: Admiral Beverage Corporation (ABC). Our reliable and safe work environment ensured we were able to retain our existing workforce throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and we are now committing to the economic recovery of individuals and businesses in our communities.
Job Description
Primary Location:
Anchorage, Alaska
Beverage Sales Associate: Multi-Functional Loads, unloads, and moves materials within or near plant, yard, or work site. Assists with on-premise draft Loads and unloads materials onto or from trucks, pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand, forklift, hand truck and/or electric pallet jack, as appropriate. Reads work order or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
Loads materials into vehicles to prevent shifting or damage in transit. Conveys materials from storage sites to designated loading area. Counts and records number of units of materials moved or handled, breakage and spoilage on appropriate sheets. Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases and other containers. Loads and unloads trucks.
Stacks or assembles materials into bundles and wraps bundles together. Performs housekeeping and grounds maintenance warehouse and sales center offices. Wears Company provided uniform and presents a professional image to customers and the work place. Rides inside the cab of a delivery truck and loads and unloads materials onto or from trucks, pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand, hand truck, forklift and/or electric pallet jack, as appropriate. Reads work order or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
Loads materials into vehicles to prevent shifting or damage in transit. Conveys materials between truck and designated loading and delivery area. Arranges products according to prearranged plan or own ideas approved by management. Counts and records number of units of materials moved or handled, through breakage and spoilage. Maintain & clean draft lines and equipment in assigned retail accounts within designated territory.
Responsible for understanding and complying with all Quality Assurance guidelines and policies of the company. Soliciting of additional draft lines or product placements. Responsible for routine maintenance and repairs of POS materials. Maintenance of company assigned vehicle. Communicate with Draft Supervisor on key issues. Arranges products according to prearranged plan or own ideas approved by management. Places price and descriptive signs on backdrop, fixtures, merchandise, or floor.
Transfers product from customer stock room to floor displays in order to comply with "Sell By" dates, maximize product in store and minimize product in stock room. Originates display ideas or follows suggestions or schedule of Merchandiser Manager and Sales Manager. Communicate effectively on a daily basis with key store personnel on any service or product needs. Constructs or assembles display aids from company provided Point of Sale (POS) materials. Other duties may be assigned by the immediate supervisor or other supervisor at any time cleaning and merchandising of stores when necessary.
Reliable. Caring. Committed. If this sounds like you, you'll fit right in. Follow this link to our online application. Let us invest in you!
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Warehouse loader job description example 3
Pet Food Experts warehouse loader job description
Pet Food Experts is the leading distributor of pet food and supplies to independent retailers in the US. We are looking for an Inventory Control Specialist to join our Distribution Center in Denver, CO!
By creating a supportive culture that embraces teamwork and individuality, Pet Food Experts isn't just a team - we are a family of pet lovers passionate about supporting our customers coast-to-coast!
Full Time Employee Benefits & Perks:
No scheduled weekends! Full benefits package (medical, dental and vision), PTO, 401(k) Safety Footwear Reimbursement Overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 hrs./week Paid Holidays Pet Perks Employee discount on pet food & supplies
Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 12pm until work is complete
Compensation: $19/hour
Responsibilities:
Read work orders and receive verbal instructions for work assignments including: Outline the orders for picking and review/print "Estimated Loader Report", "Weekly Door Sheet" to map and outline Load Sheet Confirm trailer assignment, complete inspection report, position dock plate and endure trailer is clean Confirm, customer information, order numbers, pallet count and wrap outgoing orders Load trailer/route ensuring proper weight distribution Load assigned frozen tubs for each route and load transportation equipment (e.g. power jack, hand truck)
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
Candidate must have ability to read, write and understand English, including identifying numbers Candidate must have reliable transportation, flexible schedule, solid attendance and a positive, professional attitude Requires high degree of attention, skill, and dexterity in the control of forklift, reach truck, and pallet jack Must be able to meet specific goals for efficiency and accuracy High School Education or equivalent Experience operating warehouse equipment (forklift, pallet jack, high reach truck), preferred
*Any offers of employment are contingent upon passing a required background check
Pet Food Experts is an equal opportunity employer. Pet Food Experts does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.
By creating a supportive culture that embraces teamwork and individuality, Pet Food Experts isn't just a team - we are a family of pet lovers passionate about supporting our customers coast-to-coast!
Full Time Employee Benefits & Perks:
No scheduled weekends! Full benefits package (medical, dental and vision), PTO, 401(k) Safety Footwear Reimbursement Overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 hrs./week Paid Holidays Pet Perks Employee discount on pet food & supplies
Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 12pm until work is complete
Compensation: $19/hour
Responsibilities:
Read work orders and receive verbal instructions for work assignments including: Outline the orders for picking and review/print "Estimated Loader Report", "Weekly Door Sheet" to map and outline Load Sheet Confirm trailer assignment, complete inspection report, position dock plate and endure trailer is clean Confirm, customer information, order numbers, pallet count and wrap outgoing orders Load trailer/route ensuring proper weight distribution Load assigned frozen tubs for each route and load transportation equipment (e.g. power jack, hand truck)
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
Candidate must have ability to read, write and understand English, including identifying numbers Candidate must have reliable transportation, flexible schedule, solid attendance and a positive, professional attitude Requires high degree of attention, skill, and dexterity in the control of forklift, reach truck, and pallet jack Must be able to meet specific goals for efficiency and accuracy High School Education or equivalent Experience operating warehouse equipment (forklift, pallet jack, high reach truck), preferred
*Any offers of employment are contingent upon passing a required background check
Pet Food Experts is an equal opportunity employer. Pet Food Experts does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024