Unloader in a Warehouse

Southeast Unloading; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics services provider is hiring unloaders in Birmingham to unload trucks and stack products in a warehouse. Candidates must be able to operate forklifts, lift up to 100 pounds, and work under diverse conditions. Successful candidates need reliable transportation and will undergo a background screening and drug test. The starting pay is $16/hr.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate forklifts and pallet jacks for unloading.
• Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 50-100 pounds.
• Must have reliable transportation to the work site.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks and sort products in a warehouse environment.
• Ensure safe handling of products to minimize damage.
• Coordinate with team to maintain efficiency during unloading.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic English

Ability to follow instructions

Job description

Southeast Unloading is seeking to hire hard-working unloaders (lumpers) to unload trucks, sort and stack product in a warehouse environment.

Starts at $16/hr

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates a forklift and/or pallet jack to assist in the unloading process
• Removes product from trucks safely and efficiently, following all safety standards, procedures and processes
• Coordinates with receivers and tow motor operators to ensure proper flow of inbound product
• Hand-stacks all floor loads in appropriate manner with appropriate labels out, correct ti-hi's, and no mixed product
• Regularly ensures that product loads are properly handled to minimize damage to products
• Submits paperwork correctly and timely
• Wraps pallets to ensure stability when storing products
• Assures quality on pallet condition

PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Stands, bends, stoops, squats, reaches, twists, and otherwise moves continuously
• Frequently walks throughout the workday
• Frequently reaches above shoulder level to lift or otherwise move objects that weigh 30 -- 50 pounds and occasionally, 50-100 pounds when unloading and sorting pallet products
• Pushes and pulls frequently
• Functions and operates comfortably in a very active fast-paced environment
• Endures extreme temperatures of heat and cold
• Withstands loud noise and distractions
• 20/20 Vision with correction
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Basic English reading, writing and mathematical skills
• Must have reliable transportation

Once selected for hire, successful candidates will be required to:

• Provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States
• Pass a pre‑employment drug screen
• Consent to a criminal background screening

ABOUT US

Southeast Unloading is a third party logistics services provider headquartered in Northeast Florida. Our company is contracted to unload general merchandise, grocery, perishable, retail foods and miscellaneous products and/or pharmaceuticals in warehouses and distribution centers. We do not own the sites where we unload trucks but rather provide freight-unloading services, pallet management, tote washing, trailer stripping and other services such as driver‑assisting, picking, will‑call, export labeling, housekeeping, and janitorial to our customers' warehouses and distribution centers.