Backhauler/Unloader - In Training

Coastal Elite Pro; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

Safety shoe assistance

Career growth

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Coastal Elite Pro is seeking a Backhauler to support warehouse operations in Albany, NY. You will unload trailers, break down food products, record codes, and organize pallets with a team of 3-5 workers to ensure efficient flow.

Responsibilities include receiving, palletizing, moving goods, and operating electric pallet jacks and forklifts. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a refrigerated/perishable warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and stand/walk for up to 12 hours.
• Strong communication, teamwork, attention to detail, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Receiving products, recording codes, and breaking down pallets.
• Compiling un-palletized items onto pallets.
• Moving pallets from dock to designated aisles.
• Operating electric pallet jacks, clamps, or sit-down forklifts.
• Maintaining productivity to prevent backlog.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Organization

Ability to lift 60 lbs

Stand/walk 12 hrs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jacks

Sit-down forklifts

Job description

Position Overview

Join a team dedicated to feeding communities by unloading trailers and breaking down food products to meet warehouse standards. As a Backhauler, you will work with 3-5 team members to receive, record, and organize pallets, operate material handling equipment, and ensure efficient warehouse flow.

Responsibilities Include

• Receiving products, recording codes, and breaking down pallets
• Compiling un-palletized items onto pallets
• Moving pallets from dock to designated aisles
• Operating electric pallet jacks, clamps, or sit-down forklifts
• Maintaining productivity to prevent backlog

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1-2 years of experience preferred
• Ability to lift 60 lbs, stand/walk up to 12 hours, and operate equipment
• Strong communication, teamwork, attention to detail, and organization skills

We offer competitive pay, benefits from day one, safety shoe assistance, career growth, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs. Work environments include refrigerated, perishable, and store warehouses. This role is vital for maintaining warehouse efficiency and supporting community needs.