Loading Dock Worker

HP Hood; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

HP Hood in Concord, NH is seeking a dependable Loading Dock Worker to support our warehouse operations on the 5:30pm-2:00am shift. You will review load sheets, rotate stock, unload and load cargo, and help maintain a safe, efficient distribution process.

This role requires physical stamina and the ability to work with various pallet jack and forklift equipment. Exact compensation varies by experience and location.

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma preferred.
• Reading and writing proficiency in English.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Multi-tasked individual.
• Independent work capability.

Responsibilities

• Review load sheets for delivery routes and verify correct product(s) and amounts are loaded to assigned trailers.
• Rotate product in warehouse to minimize waste and returns.
• Remove damaged goods to ensure only quality product is shipped.
• Load products safely using motorized equipment and ensure loads are evenly distributed.
• Identify and pick inventory based on customer load sheets; can involve lifting up to 200 lbs.
• Unload trucks/trailers using a hook or pallet jack.
• Pull empty and full milk cases stacked up to 200 lbs.
• Package and stage products to maintain production flow.
• Dispose of returned product by disposal system.
• Wash trailers/trucks after unloading.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Safety oriented

Physical stamina

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Pushers

Squeeze trucks

Job description

Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more.

Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.

Job Summary:

The Loading Dock Worker position has a variety of different assignments which are assigned based on the training level of the employee and business needs in support of achieving the goals of the Concord, NH Warehouse. This job description is meant to serve as an outline of the duties and responsibilities that a Loading Dock Worker may be required to perform during the course of their work-day.

Hours:

5:30pm-2:00am.

Days off:

Saturday and one rotating day off.

Essential Functions:

• Review load sheets for delivery routes and verify correct product(s) and amounts are loaded to assigned trailers.
• Rotate product in warehouse to ensure that the correct coded product is shipped to eliminate waste and minimize returns.
• Continuously check for and remove damaged goods to ensure that only quality product is being shipped to customers.
• Load each product according to assigned specification/diagram safely using a variety of motorized equipment such as pushers, squeeze trucks, fork trucks and pallet jacks. Ensure that the proper load bars are in place and the loads are evenly distributed.
• Send loads that are accurate while maintaining a pace that is efficient.
• Accurately identify, select/pick inventory for loading and staging based on customer load sheets. This process may involve “picking” corrugated and un-corrugated product (up to 45 lbs) from shelves, pushing/pulling of 7’ high cases of products (up to 200 lbs) and other packaged and un-packaged product. Process also includes placing products on wheeled racks 5 ½ feethigh and moving throughout warehouse.
• Unload trucks/trailers using a hook or pallet jack. Physical labor involved in this activity varies, but can involve pushing/pulling 7 high milk cases (up to 200 lbs) and metal racks (800 lbs).
• Pull empty and full milk cases stacked 7 high (up to 200 lbs) with repetition.
• Manually remove product from conveyor system, then package and/or stage in an efficient manner to maintain production flow requirements.
• Dispose of returned product by manually dumping into disposal system using repetitive motion.
• Wash trailers/trucks after unloading empty cases.
• Work in a cooperative manner with managers, supervisors and peers.

General:

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures. Able to demonstrate knowledge of safety areas reviewed in the safety orientation program.
• Execute assigned duties with minimal supervision.
• Available for required overtime to support business needs and/or critical situations.
• Perform assigned duties satisfactorily and in a timely manner.
• Perform assigned duties following "Good Manufacturing Practices.”
• Actively participate in special teams representing the warehouse department.
• Maintain a clean & safe work environment.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• GED or High School Diploma preferred
• Reading & writing proficiency (English language) and ability to identify colors.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Multi-tasked Individual.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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