1st shift Unloader in a Warehouse

United Way of Greenville County; Fitchburg (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Unloading is seeking hard-working lumpers to unload trucks, sort and stack product in a warehouse environment. Starts at $20-$23 per hour.

On-site position requiring the ability to lift and move 30–100 pounds, follow safety procedures, and maintain accurate paperwork. Successful candidates will provide identity verification and pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a forklift and/or pallet jack in a warehouse setting.
• Ability to follow safety standards and processes.
• Ability to communicate with receivers and other operators to maintain flow.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks and sort/stack product.
• Operate forklift/pallet jack as needed.
• Coordinate with receivers and tow motor operators.
• Wrap pallets and ensure stability for storage.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Basic English reading/writing

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift safety equipment

Job description

Advertised Job Type: Permanent - Full-time regular employment

Work Type: On Site

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 $20-$23

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

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.