Distribution Center Loader

NAPA Auto Parts; Naperville (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive parts industry is seeking a Distribution Center Loader. This role involves staging, shrink wrapping, and loading products for shipment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong communication skills. The position offers an hourly pay of $22 with potential for pay progression, along with benefits like health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• 6 months of equivalent work experience required.
• Forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Stage products on pallets, shrink wrap, and load onto trucks.
• Inspect trailers for suitability before loading.
• Operate pallet jack or forklift as needed.

Skills

Communication

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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Position Mission

This position is 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, ensuring safe transportation and storage, and assisting with pallet building and product selection 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.
• Operate pallet jack or forklift as needed.
• Maintain product integrity through proper handling and storage.
• Keep work area clean to prevent accidents and facilitate rapid loading.
• Pull stock orders as needed until trucks are loaded.
• Assist with processing other DC shuttles.
• Follow all safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
• 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, predictable attendance.
• Clear communication skills.
• Ability to recognize and remember letters and numbers (visually and aurally).
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs., push/pull up to 300 lbs. with aids.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and work on feet for entire shift.
• Comfortable entering and exiting trucks using ramps.

This position offers an hourly pay of $22, with potential pay progression within 12 months based on skills and experience. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) with match, paid time off, and additional perks such as stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs.

Work environment involves exposure to moving mechanical parts, hazardous materials, and outdoor weather conditions, with moderate noise levels.