Distribution Center Loader

USA GPC Genuine Parts Company; Los Angeles, Washington (CA, District of Columbia); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

USA GPC Genuine Parts Company is seeking a warehouse associate responsible for staging, shrink wrapping, and loading pallets, ensuring accurate parts for delivery. The role involves operating a pallet jack or forklift, inspecting trailers, and maintaining safe, efficient loading operations.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, reliable attendance, and basic computer skills. Forklift certification is preferred to help support safe handling of merchandise in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required or 6 months of equivalent work experience.
• Forklift certification is preferred.
• Regular, reliable attendance is required.
• Must be able to speak clearly and listen attentively.
• Basic computer skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Stage products on pallets and shrink wrap to secure loads.
• Inspect trailers for suitability before loading.
• Ensure parts match between truck and orders with speed and accuracy.
• Operate pallet jack or forklift as needed.
• Maintain product handling and storage integrity.
• Keep work area clean to prevent accidents and enable fast loading.
• Assist with processing other distribution center shuttles.

Skills

Forklift certification

Basic computer skills

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

Position Mission:

This position will be responsible for, among other things, stages, shrink wraps and loads products by trip number and store number as it is received from the packing and pulling areas of the stockroom. Prepares palletized loads for shipment by shrink-wrapping product to ensure safe transportation or storage, including safe and proper balancing and placement of products. Additionally, this position assists with safe and proper pallet building and selects products for specific routes.

Responsibilities:

• Stages product on pallets, shrink wraps to prevent loss, and loads pallets on trucks
• Inspects trailers for suitability before loading
• Ensures correct parts are placed on the correct truck – packs the right parts for delivery to the right customers with accuracy and speed, maps out the organization of loading customer orders from skids to trucks
• Operates pallet jack or forklift as needed
• Maintains the integrity of products through proper handling and storage
• Keeps work area clean to avoid potential accidents and to allow for rapid loading
• Pulls stock orders until time to load trucks as needed
• Assists with processing other DC shuttles
• Works in a safe manner following all safety procedures, rules and regulations
• Performs all other duties as assigned by management

Experience, Education, and Abilities:

• High School Diploma or 6 months of equivalent work experience required
• Forklift certified preferred
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance
• Able to speak clearly and listen attentively
• Capable of recognizing and distinguishing letters and numbers (both visually and aurally) and remembering their sequence
• Should have basic computer APGJCe skills
• Capable of lifting and moving merchandise of up to 60 lbs.
• Able to push/pull up to 300 lbs. using mechanical aids, such as hand trucks, barrel dollies, hydraulic lifts, etc.
• Able to bend or stoop to floor-level shelves and be able to reach shelves (eight feet) with use of stool or ladder when necessary
• Must be able to get in and out of the back of truck with parts while using a ramp when necessary
• Able to stand and walk for entire work shift

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, hazardous materials, outside weather conditions of extreme heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Position operates in a warehouse setting with continuous exposure to industrial noise (e.g., forklifts, conveyors, machinery, and loading activities), bright overhead lighting, and varying temperatures due to limited climate control. Employees regularly work around moving equipment and mechanical operations and must remain alert to audible and visual safety signals in a fast-paced environment.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons. Since 1928, GPC has set the standards for performance and value for our customers and our stakeholders. Today, we’re proud to say we’re the largest global auto parts network and a leading industrial parts distributor, one that offers rewarding careers that combine small company feel with a global scale. Our strengths are in the relationships we build and the value we deliver by merging local expertise with a global force.