General Labor – Truck Unloading Job Summary
The General Laborer is responsible for manually unloading products and materials from trucks and containers. This is a physically demanding position requiring frequent lifting, carrying, stacking, and moving of materials throughout the shift.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Unload trucks, trailers, and containers by hand.
- Lift, carry, move, and stack boxes, products, and other materials.
- Sort and organize products as they are unloaded.
- Place products on pallets or in designated warehouse areas.
- Assist with palletizing, wrapping, and securing loads.
- Verify products are placed in the correct staging or storage areas.
- Maintain a clean and organized dock and work area.
- Identify and report damaged products or unsafe conditions.
- Work efficiently as part of a team to complete truck unloading within required timeframes.
- Follow all warehouse and workplace safety procedures.
- Perform other general warehouse and labor duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to repeatedly lift and carry up to 50 pounds throughout the shift.
- Ability to perform continuous physical activity, including lifting, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and carrying.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to work inside trailers and containers where temperatures may vary depending on weather conditions.
- Must be able to safely perform repetitive manual material-handling tasks.
Qualifications
- Previous warehouse, loading/unloading, or general labor experience preferred but not required.
- Must be dependable and able to maintain consistent attendance.
- Ability to follow instructions and work safely in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be comfortable performing physically demanding work for the duration of the shift.