Loader (2nd Shift)

G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc.; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc. is seeking a Loader for the 2nd shift to quickly and safely build pallets and load them for delivery. The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to safety policies, and proper use of equipment to move pallets onto designated trucks.

The position requires basic math, ability to read build sheets, and effective communication with team members and supervisors. High school diploma or GED is required, with 0–1 years of material handling experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0–1 years material handling experience preferred.
• Knowledge of warehouse environment and beverage distribution.
• Ability to read build sheets and count accurately.

Responsibilities

• Build pallets of product accurately by locating correct location and quantity on build sheets.
• Operate mechanical equipment to load pallets onto trucks and ensure correct truck assignment.
• Follow safety policies, wear PPE, and adhere to OSHA and company standards.
• Stack products and pallets to established standards for stability and safety.
• Communicate status and issues with team and supervisors; coordinate with Load Auditors and Warehouse team.
• Train new employees on loader duties and safe work practices.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness and organize storage racks; report stock outages to restockers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Multi-tasking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift operation

Job description

Loader - 2nd Shift

Schedule: Monday - Thursday 2:30pm-11pm (or until done) AND Friday 1pm-9:30pm (or until done)

Position Summary

To serve our internal and external customers by quickly, safely and accurately building and loading pallets of product to be delivered to our customers.

Essential Functions

• Builds pallets of product accurately by identifying proper location and quantity of product requested on build sheets.
• Utilizes mechanical equipment to load pallets onto truck; ensures that each pallet is loaded correctly onto the correct truck as requested on build sheets.
• Adheres to all company policies, standards and procedures (e.g. OSHA and safety requirements, AIB and Pepsi standards, Federal/State/Local laws); wears all personal protective equipment.
• Stacks products and builds pallets according to established standards to ensure stability and safety of pallets.
• This position involves handling, stocking, and organizing alcoholic products.
• Communicates with co-workers, supervisor and management team verbally regarding the status of work activities (e.g. loading process) and G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc. other information; supervisor regarding questions or issues with daily assignments; works with Load Auditors and Warehouse Management Team to resolve problems, errors and mis-picks.
• Maintains cleanliness and assists in the organization of the warehouse (e.g. cuts away shrink wrap from pallets, gathers damaged materials, cleans up spills, stocks and fills storage racks). Moves and parks trucks in order to maintain efficient and timely loading process.
• Completes equipment safety checklists, build sheet forms, time-off requests and other required paperwork according to established standards.
• Notifies restocker of stock outages so that product can be replenished on staging racks
• Trains new employees to perform Warehouse Loader job duties.
• Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and predictable attendance and works overtime as needed to meet workload demands. Performs other related duties as required.

Education Level

High School or GED

Experience

Years of Experience - 0 - 1 years of material handling experience in a warehouse environment; previous food/beverage warehouse experience strongly preferred.

Additional Requirements

Knowledge of: warehouse/food distribution environment; beverage industry. Skill in: internal customer service. Ability to: count accurately; read (e.g. load sheets) and write; work independently, quickly and efficiently; communicate effectively with other employees and develop good working relationships; adapt to change; operate mechanical equipment; perform basic math functions; multi-task. Other functions, skills and abilities may also apply.