Cross-dock Associate - 4PM Start

SCT Saddle Creek Transportation Inc; United States; On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical/dental/vision benefits

HSA with employer contribution

Weekly 401(k) match

Vacation on hire

8 holidays per year

Personal time after 90 days

EAP & identity theft protection

Tuition reimbursement

Company paid life insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

Saddle Creek Logistics Services is hiring for Cross-dock Associates to load, unload, and stage products in a fast-paced cross-dock environment. After training and certification, you may drive powered industrial trucks to move materials with safety as the priority.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety policies, and meeting daily distribution goals; a high school diploma is preferred and bilingual abilities are valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Bilingual is preferred.
• Able to operate forklift/equipment after training.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, sort, stage and transport products in a cross-dock environment.
• Operate forklift or other machinery safely.
• Work cooperatively with Supervisors and Associates to complete tasks.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of work area.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Why Work for Saddle Creek?

Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you’re looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today.

Benefits:

• Weekly pay with skill pay and shift differentials
• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision and medical reimbursement
• Medical employee-only premium less than $10/week with wellness discounts
• HSA with annual employer contribution
• Weekly 401(k) match
• Vacation immediately upon hire
• 8 holidays per calendar year
• Personal time after 90 days
• EAP and identity theft protection
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company paid life insurance and short term disability

Shift: Tuesday-Saturday, 4PM-1AM

Job Description:

Cross-dock Associates are responsible for loading, unloading, sorting, staging and transporting of products into and out of a cross-dock environment. Individuals in this position must work cooperatively with other Associates and productively with little supervision. Following company safety policies and procedures is of great importance to this position. Upon completion of training and certification a Warehouse Associate may drive gasoline, liquefied gas, or electric powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices such as forklift and clamp attachments, to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials/pallets by performing the following duties.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities:

• Follows company safety policies and procedures and encourages other Associates to do the same.
• Safely operates forklift and/or other machinery to complete tasks such as loading, unloading, sorting, staging and transporting products.
• Works cooperatively and productively with Supervisors and other Associates in order to complete tasks.
• Arranges cartons on pallets keeping in mind size, weight, height, etc.
• Loads trucks keeping in mind cubic weight, size and characteristics (i.e., easily crushable,) in mind.
• Works productively (i.e., receiving products, picking products, etc.) with little supervision.
• Provides and inspires outstanding service to customers (i.e., stores, etc.) by maintaining attention to detail and completing assigned work in a timely manner.
• Maintains condition of Distribution Center and/or warehouse work area (I.e., free of trash, product in correct location, etc.)
• Additional duties as assigned by Distribution Center or Warehouse Management.

Education:

A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Must be eighteen years of age or older.

Experience:

Bilingual is preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity employer and an affirmative action employer, as required by law.

We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical condition, military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders.

Saddle Creek is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know your contact information and the nature of your request.

Since 1966, Saddle Creek has grown from a family‑owned warehouse in Lakeland, Florida, into one of the country’s largest family‑owned third‑party logistics providers. From day one, our associates have helped build Saddle Creek into the company it is today—serving customers, supporting one another and living our values of service, respect, accountability and integrity.

Here, you can build your skills, do meaningful work, and be part of a team that values people. Will you join us? Explore what it’s like to work at Saddle Creek by reading our Associates' Stories blog. You can also learn more about Saddle Creek careers, our culture and the opportunities available across our organization.

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