1st Shift Warehouse Worker - Freight Unloader 4 day work week

Innovative Distribution Services; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Distribution Services in Springfield, MA is seeking a reliable Freight Unloader to join our team. You will unload freight from trucks, sort and store it, and help keep a safe, orderly warehouse.

Training begins at hourly pay, then shifts to piecework based on completed work. The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and can thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Warehouse or freight handling experience preferred.
• Able to lift heavy objects in a physically demanding environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Day shift hours; Monday to Thursday schedule.

Responsibilities

• Unload freight from trucks and transport it to the storage area.
• Sort and organize freight by destination and type.
• Operate pallet jacks and forklifts to move freight.
• Ensure freight is labeled and stored correctly.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Follow safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

Description

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Freight Unloader to join our team. The Freight Unloader will be responsible for unloading freight from trucks and ensuring that the freight is properly sorted and stored. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• - Unload freight from trucks and transport it to the appropriate storage area
• - Sort and organize freight according to destination and type
• - Operate equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts to move freight
• - Ensure that all freight is properly labeled and stored
• - Maintain a clean and organized work area
• - Follow safety procedures and guidelines at all times

Hours: Monday - Thursday 5:30am - finish (approx. 4pm)

Pay starts hourly while training and then goes to piecework paying you based off the work completed. Hard workings will succeed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in a warehouse or freight handling environment preferred
• Ability to lift heavy objects and work in a physically demanding environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be able to work day shift hours