Backhauler/Unloader - In Training

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Weekly pay

Benefits from day one

PTO

Holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Coastal Elite Pro in New York is hiring a Warehouse Associate to unload trailers and break down food products, ensuring adherence to warehouse standards. You will work in a 3-5 person team using electric pallet jacks and forklifts to move pallets from trucks to designated areas.

Responsibilities include recording product codes, breaking down pallets, and organizing un-palletized products, with emphasis on safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a refrigerated, perishable environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs, stand/walk up to 12 hours, and perform physical tasks such as twisting, bending, and pushing.
• Experience with pallet jacks or forklifts is preferred.
• Strong communication, attention to detail, organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive and record product codes, breakdown pallets, and compile un-palletized products onto pallets.
• Operate material handling equipment to move products efficiently.
• Ensure productivity levels prevent backlogs of products and trucks.

Skills

Strong communication

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

Position Overview

Assist in keeping communities fed by unloading trailers and breaking down food products to meet warehouse standards. Work in a team of 3-5 members, operating equipment such as electric pallet jacks and forklifts to move pallets from trucks to designated areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and record product codes, breakdown pallets, and compile un-palletized products onto pallets.
• Operate material handling equipment to move products efficiently.
• Ensure productivity levels prevent backlogs of products and trucks.

Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs, stand/walk up to 12 hours, and perform physical tasks including twisting, bending, and pushing.
• Experience with pallet jacks or forklifts preferred.
• Strong communication, attention to detail, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Additional Details

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Work environment includes refrigerated, perishable, and storage warehouses.
• Offers paid training, weekly pay, benefits from day one, PTO, holiday pay, career growth opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs.

This role is vital in the food distribution process, emphasizing safety, teamwork, and efficiency in a warehouse setting.