Loader/Unloader

Surge Staffing; Johnstown (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Surge Staffing seeks a dependable Loader/Unloader to support distribution operations in Ohio. The role involves standing, walking, bending, and lifting throughout the shift, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. You will load/unload trailers, move cartons, label shipments, and ensure a clean, safe workspace.

Previous warehouse experience is a plus but not required; reliability and teamwork are essential as you contribute to timely outbound and inbound shipments.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend and lift repeatedly.
• Fast-paced distribution environment experience preferred but not required.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team.
• No prior warehouse experience required.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers by hand using gravity rollers.
• Move cartons on and off pallets for inbound and outbound shipments.
• Label cartons for outbound shipments (approximately 5,000–6,000 packages per week).
• Receive and unload incoming truckloads, including both palletized and floor-loaded freight.
• Maintain an organized and efficient work area.
• Follow safe material-handling practices and company procedures.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a dependable, hardworking Loader/Unloader to support our distribution operations. This is a physically demanding role involving continuous standing, walking, lifting, loading, and unloading throughout the workday.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:0 AM–4:30 PM

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers by hand using gravity rollers.
• Move cartons on and off pallets for inbound and outbound shipments.
• Label cartons for outbound shipments (approximately 5,000–6,000 packages per week).
• Receive and unload incoming truckloads, including both palletized and floor-loaded freight.
• Maintain an organized and efficient work area.
• Follow safe material‑handling practices and company procedures.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Comfortable with continuous standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
• Able to repeatedly lift and move boxes throughout the workday.
• Comfortable performing physically demanding work in a fast‑paced distribution environment.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Previous warehouse or distribution experience is an asset, but not required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Surge is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. Surge is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.