Distribution Center Loader

USA GPC Genuine Parts Company; New Jersey; On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

GPC Genuine Parts Company in New Jersey seeks a warehouse associate to stage products on pallets, shrink wrap, and load pallets for shipment. You will balance loads, prepare palletized shipments, and select products for routes, ensuring safe, efficient handling.

Responsibilities include inspecting trailers, operating pallet jacks or forklifts, keeping the work area clean, and maintaining accuracy and speed in order fulfillment while following all safety policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or 6 months of equivalent work experience.
• Forklift certified preferred.
• Regular, reliable attendance and ability to follow safety procedures.
• Able to lift up to 60 lbs and push/pull up to 300 lbs with aids.
• Able to stand, walk, and work for entire shift.

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 with accuracy and speed.
• Operates pallet jack or forklift as needed.
• Maintains the integrity of products through proper handling and storage.
• Keeps work area clean to avoid accidents and enable rapid loading.
• Pulls stock orders until time to load trucks and assists with DC shuttles.
• Works safely following all procedures and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Load palletization

Safety conscious

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

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

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.

Hourly Rate

This position offers an hourly rate of $22.32. Many of our hourly positions have pay progression with set starting rates and you reach the top end of this range within 12 months of hire. For other positions, the starting rate will be determined based on individual skills, experience, and qualifications. We value the unique contributions of each team member and encourage candidates to discuss their backgrounds during the interview process.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.


• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match.


• Paid Time Off: Vacation, personal days, holidays, sick days, and paternal leave


• Additional Perks: Employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and wellness programs.

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.