Loader (Warehouse); New Tripoli, PA

Maine Drilling & Blasting; Allentown (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting is seeking a Loader to handle loading, unloading, and moving materials at our plant or yard locations. You will read pick tickets or follow instructions to move materials, with no supervisory responsibilities.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, good communication, basic math, and a self-motivated approach. Forklift certification is preferred but not required; ATF background check may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Good oral communication and basic math skills.
• Self-starter with reliability and initiative.
• Ability to pass ATF background check.
• Must be flexible and able to make decisions in the company’s best interest.
• Forklift certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and disperse supplies per company policies.
• Load and unload materials onto pallets or racks by hand.
• Move materials using hand truck or dolly within yard/work sites.
• Secure materials in transit with strapping or padding.
• Perform accurate order fulfillment counts and record units moved.
• Lift heavy objects by hand or using a hoist.
• Keep the work area, machines, and equipment clean.
• Operate industrial trucks occasionally to assist loading or moving materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral communication

Basic math

Self-starter

ATF background check

Flexible/decisive

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Come work with the best! At Maine Drilling & Blasting we work with the unity of family and the determination of business owners. As a majority Employee Owned company we provide a unique and generous array of benefits including two retirement plans, an Employer-contributed Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and company matched 401(k). In addition to health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits, we also offer training and development opportunities. The sky is the limit, come rock your career at MD&B!

LOADER

Responsible for loading, unloading, and moving materials within or near plant, yard, or work sites, performing any combination of following duties: Reads pick ticket orders or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or products to be loaded, unloaded, or moved. Has no supervisory responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for receiving and dispersing supplies in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and or shelves by hand.
• Conveys materials to or from storage or work sites to designated area, using hand- truck, dolly, or other yard devices
• Loads materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage while in transit
• Responsible for performing accurate order fulfillment counts. Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet.
• Lifts heavy objects by hand or using power hoist
• Cleans work area, machines, and equipment, using broom, rags, and cleaning compounds
• May occasionally operate industrial trucks to assist in loading or moving materials and products.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Good oral communications and basic math skills.
• Self starter
• Ability to pass background check with ATF
• Must be flexible and able to make decisions that our in the company’s best interest.
• Fork lift certification preferred but not required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential functions of the position.
• Ability to lift 50 - 80 lbs.
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment in all weather conditions.
• Work on uneven and loose surfaces.
• Stooping and bending 60 – 70% of the time.

Skeptical about advancement opportunities? Check out these videos:

• Dante (CST) talks about what it’s like to work at MD&B: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrSWPW4Qbgo
• Dan (CEO) talks about career advancement opportunities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvloIft9KPY