SUMMARY

Loaders are required to load and unload finished good product in and out of delivery trailers. They will be required to stage material in preparation for loading, scan the appropriate product onto the correct truck and safely secure the product onto the trailer or delivery vehicle. This position is within a fast-paced warehouse environment. May perform a variety of other tasks relating to shipment of products.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Ø  Receive finished goods from production, stage material by truck route and load product on delivery trailers using various material handling methods such as, hand loading, using hand trucks, suction cups, etc…

Ø  Perform cursory inspection of packaging to make sure product is properly packaged.  Repair/modify packaging as required to assure no damage occurs during transit.

Ø  Communicate any defective or damaged product to the area leadership.

Ø  Stage finished good product(s) into defined areas in preparation for shipment to customers.  Must scan inventory barcode label of product to barcoded area.

Ø  Use truck loading paperwork and IT system to load correct product on assigned delivery trailer.  Must scan inventory label onto truck.

Ø  Locate product in designated location (stop number) on trailer.

Ø  Safely secure all product on truck following documented Standard Operating Procedures and processes.

Ø  May assist in locating missing product.

Ø  Work within a team-driven environment, including following instructions and meeting deadlines.

Ø  Must be self-motivated and a creative thinker to help problem solve and initiate improvements

Ø  Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Ø  Maintain high standards of safety throughout operations.

Ø  Maintain housekeeping standards.

Ø  Must be detail orientated in order to read shipping paperwork and properly load trucks according to the paperwork for delivery.

Ø  Perform other job duties as assigned.

TECHNICAL SKILLS OR CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Ø  Working knowledge and use of barcode scanners and systems

Ø  Knowledge of operations/warehouse work instructions, safety, and housekeeping procedures

Ø  Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Ø  Ability to work overtime to accommodate outbound shipping schedules and workloads

Ø  Be present at work during scheduled working hours and as needed in the job position

Ø  Completed Training Matrix with signed approvals

COMPETENCIES

Ø  Teamwork Orientation

Ø  Customer Focus

Ø  Results Driven

WORK RELATIONSHIPS

INTERNAL  

Ø  Associates at all levels of the organization.

Ø  Production

Ø  Customer Service/Sales

EXTERNAL

Ø  Customers

Ø  Distribution Providers

Ø  Vendors

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Ø  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Ø  Temperatures within the plant fluctuate based on weather as the plant is not climate controlled

Ø  Work within a team-driven environment, including following instructions and meeting deadlines

Ø  Maintain high standards of safety and quality throughout operations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ø  Must be able to bend, lift, squat, twist, stand and move repetitively for 8-12 hours a day.

Ø  Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms

Ø  Lifting, moving, and transporting up to 70 pounds.

Ø  Work in various adverse conditions such as temperature to complete work assignments

Ø  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Ø  PPE Required:  Safety Glasses and Hearing Protection on manufacturing floor

TRAVEL

No travel is expected for this position.

LOCATION

This position is based in Miami -Dade County.  Relocation assistance is not available for this position.  It will be the responsibility of the successful candidate to arrange accommodation to Medley Florida.