Distribution Center Loader

NAPA Auto Parts; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading auto parts company is looking for a Distribution Center Loader responsible for staging, loading, and ensuring the safe transportation of products. This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent with forklift certification preferred. The ideal candidate should be reliable and able to perform physical tasks efficiently while following safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or 6 months of equivalent work experience.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Basic computer skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Stage products, shrink wrap, and load pallets onto trucks.
• Inspect trailers and organize loading of customer orders.
• Follow all safety procedures during operations.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Pallet Jack

Job description

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Position Mission

This position will be responsible for staging, shrink wrapping, and loading products by trip number and store number as received from the packing and pulling areas of the stockroom. It involves preparing palletized loads for shipment by shrink-wrapping products to ensure safe transportation or storage, including proper balancing and placement. Additionally, the role assists with pallet building and selecting products for specific routes.

Responsibilities

• Stage products on pallets, shrink wrap to prevent loss, and load pallets onto trucks.
• Inspect trailers for suitability before loading.
• Ensure correct parts are loaded onto the correct trucks, accurately and efficiently organizing the loading of customer orders from skids to trucks.
• Operate pallet jacks or forklifts as needed.
• Handle and store products properly to maintain their integrity.
• Keep the work area clean to prevent accidents and facilitate rapid loading.
• Pull stock orders as needed until trucks are loaded.
• Assist with processing other distribution center shuttles.
• Follow all safety procedures, rules, and regulations while working.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Experience, Education, and Abilities

• High School Diploma or 6 months of equivalent work experience required.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Reliable attendance is essential.
• Ability to communicate clearly and listen attentively.
• Recognize and distinguish letters and numbers visually and aurally, and remember sequences.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Ability to lift and move merchandise up to 60 lbs.
• Push/pull up to 300 lbs. using mechanical aids.
• Able to bend, stoop, reach shelves (up to 8 feet) using a stool or ladder.
• Must be able to get in and out of trucks safely.
• Stand and walk throughout the entire shift.

Work Environment

Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, hazardous materials, and outside weather conditions of extreme heat and cold. Noise levels are usually moderate.

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