Distribution Center Loader

Genuine Parts Company; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the auto parts industry seeks a Distribution Center Loader to manage the staging and loading of products for shipment. This full-time position involves ensuring accuracy and safety in loading processes, as well as maintaining a clean work environment. The role requires physical stamina and attention to detail, making it ideal for reliable candidates ready to take on operational challenges.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or 6 months equivalent work experience required.
• Forklift certified preferred.
• Capable of lifting and moving merchandise up to 60 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Stages products on pallets and loads them on trucks.
• Inspects trailers for suitability before loading.
• Operates pallet jack or forklift as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow safety procedures

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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Distribution Center Loader

Apply remote type On-Site locations Middletown, CT, USA time type Full time posted on Posted 21 Days Ago job requisition id R25_0000020152

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 – p acks 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.

About Us

As one the largest global auto parts networks worldwide, our Automotive Group is a critical part of our organization. It services our customers across North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. In North America, over 500,000 parts are sold under the NAPA brand name, and they’re widely recognized for their quality parts, quality service, and knowledgeable representatives. Our international supply chain provides fast, dependable, and seamless distribution of parts to our retail stores and customers.