Distribution Center Loader
$46,426–$46,426 year
On-site · South Plainfield, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Distribution Center Loader responsibilities include staging, shrink wrapping and loading products by trip number and store number, preparing palletized loads for shipment, ensuring correct parts are placed on the right truck, and maintaining safe handling and storage. The role requires operating pallet jack or forklift, inspecting trailers for suitability, organizing loading of customer orders from skids to trucks, and performing duties with safety in mind. The position offers competitive hourly pay with potential progression, plus comprehensive benefits and a strong safety culture. The candidate should be able to lift up to 60 lbs, push/pull up to 300 lbs with mechanical aids, stand and walk for the duration of the shift, and communicate clearly. The company emphasizes safety procedures and reliability as key requirements.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or 6 months of equivalent work experience required
- Forklift certified preferred
- Regular, reliable, predictable attendance
- Able to speak clearly and listen attentively
- Capable of recognizing and distinguishing letters and numbers (visually and aurally) and remembering their sequence
- Basic computer APGJCe skills
- Able to lift and move merchandise up to 60 lbs
- Able to push/pull up to 300 lbs using mechanical aids
- Able to bend or stoop to floor-level shelves and reach shelves up to eight feet with ladder or stool
- Must be able to get in and out of the back of truck with parts using a ramp
- Able to stand and walk for entire work shift
- Able to operate pallet jack or forklift
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