Distribution Center Loader

NAPA Auto Parts; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is looking for a Distribution Center Loader based in Middletown, RI. The role involves staging, loading, and ensuring the safe transportation of products. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented individuals with a high school diploma and the ability to operate a forklift. This is a full-time entry-level position offering competitive pay and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience required.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Capable of lifting and moving up to 60 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Stages product on pallets, shrink wraps to prevent loss, and loads pallets on trucks.
• Ensures correct parts are placed on the correct truck with accuracy.
• Operates pallet jack or forklift as needed.

Skills

Ability to operate a forklift

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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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.

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

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.

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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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Retail

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