Distribution Center Loader

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

Job summary

A leading company in the auto parts industry is seeking a Distribution Center Loader for their Tampa location. The role involves staging, shrink-wrapping, and loading products for shipment, ensuring accuracy and safety in handling. Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong communication skills. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Reliability

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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Distribution Center Loader

Apply remote type On-Site locations Tampa, FL, USA
time type Full time
posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago
job requisition id R24_0000036287

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 prepares palletized loads for shipment by shrink-wrapping to ensure safe transportation or storage, including proper balancing and placement of products. Additionally, this role assists with safe and proper 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 placed on the correct truck, accurately and efficiently organizing customer orders from skids to trucks
• 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 distribution center 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 and attentive listening skills
• Ability to recognize and distinguish letters and numbers visually and aurally, and remember sequences
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to lift and move up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to push/pull up to 300 lbs. using mechanical aids
• Ability to bend, stoop, and reach shelves (up to 8 feet) with assistance if needed
• Ability to get in and out of trucks with parts, using ramps when necessary
• Ability to stand and walk throughout the entire shift

Work Environment:

The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, hazardous materials, and outdoor weather conditions such as extreme heat and cold. Noise levels are usually moderate.

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GPC is an equal opportunity employer, recruiting and hiring based on ability, achievement, and conduct, regardless of sex, race, creed, or other protected characteristics.

About Us

Since 1928, GPC has been a leader in performance and value, now as the largest global auto parts network and a major industrial parts distributor. We offer rewarding careers that combine a small company feel with a global presence, built on strong relationships and local expertise merged with global scale.