Distribution Center Loader

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

Job summary

A leading company in the auto parts distribution sector 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 requires physical stamina to lift and move merchandise safely. Join a team committed to safety and efficiency in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience required.
• Forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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Distribution Center Loader

Apply remote type On-Site locations Omaha, NE, USA time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R24_0000036247

Position Mission:

This position will be 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 by shrink-wrapping products to ensure safe transportation or storage, including proper balancing and placement of products. Additionally, this role assists with safe and proper pallet building and selecting products 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 placed on the correct truck; organize loading of customer orders from skids to trucks
• Operate pallet jack or forklift as needed
• Maintain the integrity of products through proper handling and storage
• Keep work area clean to avoid 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
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance
• Clear communication skills and attentive listening
• Ability to recognize and distinguish letters and numbers (visually and aurally) and remember sequences
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to lift and move merchandise up to 60 lbs.
• Able to push/pull up to 300 lbs. using mechanical aids like hand trucks, dollies, hydraulic lifts
• Able to bend, stoop, and reach shelves (up to eight feet) with assistance when necessary
• Must be able to get in and out of trucks using ramps when necessary
• Able to stand and walk throughout the entire shift

Work Environment:

Work involves exposure to moving mechanical parts, hazardous materials, and outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold. Noise levels are usually moderate.

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GPC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in its hiring and employment practices.

About Us

Since 1928, GPC has been setting the standards for performance and value. Today, we are the largest global auto parts network and a leading industrial parts distributor, offering rewarding careers that combine a small company feel with global reach. Our strength lies in our relationships and the value we deliver by merging local expertise with global scale.