Loading Dock Worker

HP Hood; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

HP Hood in Concord, NH is seeking a reliable Loading Dock Worker to support warehouse operations with a focus on safety and efficiency. You will verify loads, rotate stock, load and unload shipments, and maintain accurate staging of products according to routes and diagrams.

This role requires physical stamina for lifting up to 200 lbs, working with pallet jacks and fork trucks, and collaborating closely with managers and peers to ensure timely deliveries and quality product service.

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma preferred.
• Reading & writing proficiency in English.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Review load sheets for delivery routes and verify correct product(s) and amounts are loaded to assigned trailers.
• Rotate product in warehouse to ensure correct coded product is shipped to eliminate waste and minimize returns.
• Continuously check for and remove damaged goods to ensure only quality product is shipped to customers.
• Load each product safely using motorized equipment (pushers, squeeze trucks, pallet jacks, fork trucks) with proper load distribution.
• Unload trucks/trailers using a hook or pallet jack; push/pull heavy cases as required.
• Identify, pick inventory and stage based on customer load sheets; handle up to 200 lbs cases and 7’ high stacks.
• Remove products from conveyor, package or stage to maintain production flow.
• Dispose of returned product by disposal system; wash trailers/trucks after unloading.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

English literacy

Education

GED or High School Diploma

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

9:00am to 5:30pm

Days off

Sunday 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

For Applicants in Massachusetts - It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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