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The Distribution Center Loader is responsible for servicing a demanding customer base while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and productivity. This position plays a critical role in warehouse operations by accurately receiving, storing, picking, staging, and loading products while following FIFO (First-In, First-Out) inventory practices and company procedures. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, dependable, and experienced in operating material handling equipment in a fast-paced distribution environment.
Pay Rate: $24.78 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Responsibilities:
- Safely operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment.
- Perform basic equipment inspections and report malfunctions or repair needs.
- Receive and accurately locate inventory using RF scanning technology.
- Pick, stack, wrap, and stage outbound shipments according to customer requirements.
- Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently.
- Execute daily tasks in prescribed sequences to meet delivery deadlines.
- Meet established productivity, quality, and safety goals.
- Participate in cycle counts and inventory accuracy initiatives.
- Assist with stock replenishment as needed.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with 5S standards.
- Report unsafe conditions, incidents, or near misses immediately.
- Support departmental projects and perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- 1–4 years of warehouse or distribution center experience preferred.
- Previous forklift operation experience required.
- Experience using hand tools.
- Familiarity with RF scanners and warehouse inventory systems preferred.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and productivity standards.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physical tasks for extended periods.
- Ability to work 8–12 hour shifts as scheduled.
- Ability to perform repetitive motions throughout the workday.
- Ability to wear all required PPE, including safety glasses and hearing protection.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation
- Career growth opportunities
- Training and development programs
- Safe, team-oriented work environment
- Benefits package (if applicable)
Apply Today:
If you are a hardworking, safety-conscious individual with forklift experience and a strong work ethic, we encourage you to apply and join our team.
Equal Opportunity Employer – We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.
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