Dock Worker/Loader (Night Shift)

Cash-Wa Distributing; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life plan

401k plan

Discounted product rates after 30 days

Job summary

Cash-Wa Distributing in Kearney, NE seeks a Night Shift Dock Loader to efficiently load pallets and boxes into trailers. Responsibilities include planning loads, arranging pallets by route, and securing cargo for transport.

The role emphasizes attention to detail and safe, correct placement of items within dry, cooler, and frozen zones. Starting wage is $20.50 per hour with a raise to $22 after 90 days and potential increases at 6 and 12 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to lift up to 65 lbs regularly.
• Experience with pallet jacks and warehouse loading processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and review load sheets to determine items for the truck.
• Plan and arrange pallets and boxes for night shifts by route order.
• Load products onto trailers using a pallet map and correct sequence.
• Place pallets so delivery #1 is near back doors for driver access.
• Stack/load items securely to prevent shifting during transport.
• Ensure correct product placement relative to bulkhead (frozen/dry).
• Perform final load checks and scan temperature tubes for correct temps.
• Take load photos and inform the driver when loading is complete.

Skills

Trailer loading/unloading experience

Pallet jack experience

Warehouse experience

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job DetailsJob Location: Cash-Wa Kearney - Kearney, NE 68845Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $20.50 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: Night Shift (5pm start), Sunday-ThursdayJob Category: WarehouseDock Worker / Loader (Nights)

If you want a job that keeps you busy and like puzzles, then this job is for you! We are a busy warehouse that is divided into Dry, Cooler, and Frozen areas which you could rotate working in. Loaders play an essential role in the warehouse to transportation process in ensuring customer satisfaction.

$750 Night Shift Hiring Bonus! $250 paid at 3 months, $500 paid at 6 months!

Purpose

The primary goal is to quickly, correctly, and securely load pallets and boxes into trailers so that when the route driver unloads at various stops there is no need to dig for products. Need strong attention to detail to ensure all items are loaded and in the correct order.

Hours

Sunday-Thurs; 4:30pm start time, roughly 45-50/week.

Wage

$20.50, will be at $22 after 90 days, with more increase opportunities at 6 months & 12 months!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Shift starts with receiving and reviewing the load sheets which dictate what needs to go on the truck
• In preparation of the night shift picking the loads for that night’s trucks, will arrange the pallets and boxes picked by days in order of routes to effectively add in the correct spot with the night orders.
• Using a pallet map of the trailer, will load products onto the trailer
• Must load in reverse order of stops so that the pallet for delivery #1 is by the back doors for easy access for the driver
• Needs to correctly place pallets and boxes from the day shift pickers next to or on top of the pallets for the same stops from the night shift which requires regular lifting and moving of boxes up to 25lbs and hand stacking or placing onto the trailer
• Ensure all boxes and pallets for that truck are loaded
• Watch for correct placement of products in relation to the bulkhead which separates frozen from cold, from dry products; incorrect placement can result in wilted product and rejected products
• Secure the load – ensure that the products are stable and will not shift or roll around the trailer during transport, this includes security load locks
• Final load checks
• Will scan temperature tubes and ensure at the correct temperature for products
• Take a picture of the load
• Will notify the shag driver that the load is complete

Experience

• Trailer loading/unloading experience preferred
• Pallet jack experience preferred
• Warehouse experience helpful

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly lift up to 65lbs

Benefits

• Immediate: Eligible for Paid holidays
• 30 days: Discounted product rates
• 60 days: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance eligibility, 2 PTO days, company paid life insurance
• 90 days: Eligible to contribute to 401k plan
• 180 day: 2 PTO days
• 1 year: 401k match eligibility, 8 PTO days, Company paid Short-Term Disability

Required Education

• High school or equivalent

Cash-Wa Distributing is a strong, stable and financially smart company. As one of the largest privately-owned food service distributors in the Midwest our family owned company has a history of building strong relationships. If you are interested in joining an innovative, supportive, values driven company, we invite you to consider a career with Cash-Wa Distributing