Distribution Center Loader — Fast-Paced Palletizing & Load

USA GPC Genuine Parts Company; Maryland; On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; 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

Genuine Parts Company (GPC) is seeking a warehouse associate to stage, shrink wrap, and load products by trip and store numbers from stockroom areas. You will prepare palletized loads, balance and arrange items for safe transport, and assist with pallet building for routes.

Forklift operation may be required while maintaining strict safety and accuracy standards. The role requires high school diploma or equivalent, reliable attendance, and ability to lift up to 60 lbs and push/pull heavy loads

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Forklift

Attention to detail

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Genuine Parts Company (GPC) is seeking a warehouse associate to stage, shrink wrap, and load products by trip and store numbers from stockroom areas. You will prepare palletized loads, balance and arrange items for safe transport, and assist with pallet building for routes.

Forklift operation may be required while maintaining strict safety and accuracy standards. The role requires high school diploma or equivalent, reliable attendance, and ability to lift up to 60 lbs and push/pull heavy loads