Receiver/Loader

SanMar; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Eight paid holidays

Family day off

Medical, dental & vision

401k plan with match

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

SanMar in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Receiver/Loader to unload and load trailers according to SOPs, sorting, palletizing, and moving product. Shift: 5:00 AM–1:30 PM. The role requires reading, basic math, and the ability to follow directions while maintaining a safe workspace.

Must work well independently or with a team in a fast-paced warehouse; occasional overtime may be required. Power jack operation may be needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Ability to read, write and identify colors, sizes, quantities, labels and SKUs.
• Basic math skills required.
• Ability to follow directions and adjust priorities as needed.
• Able to work independently and in a team, with safety in mind.
• Overtime may be required and lift equipment knowledge may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Unload and load product following SOPs.
• May use electric pallet jack to move pallets or product.
• Maintain a positive attitude toward the company, customers and co-workers.
• Meet accuracy standards and delivery deadlines.
• Keep work area safe, neat and clean in compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Reading & writing

Math skills

Attention to detail

Following directions

Teamwork / independence

Verbal & written communication

Education

High School Diploma (preferred)

Job description

Shift: 5:00AM-1:30PM

Pay: 17.00 per hour

What's the Short Version?

A Receiver/Loader is required to unload and load incoming and outgoing trailers by following standard operating procedures (SOP) which may include, sorting, palletizing, and moving product.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Unload and load product by following standard operating procedures.
• May use electric Power Jack to move pallets and/or product as needed.
• Ability to work with and keep a positive, supportive attitude towards the Company, job, customers and co-workers.
• Meet minimum standards and accuracy standards and delivery deadlines.
• Maintain safe, neat and clean work area by adhering to SanMar safety regulations.

What Are We Looking For?

• High School Diploma Preferred
• Ability to read, write and have sufficient ability to identify colors, sizes, quantity, label and SKU information
• Basic math skills in counting and quantity required
• Demonstrated ability to follow directions and change priorities or job duties as business needs require
• Ability to work efficiently, with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in high-demand, high-volume environment while meeting deadlines
• Able to work both independently and within a team
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skillsStrong attention to detail
• Comprehends verbal and written instructions
• Essential days or overtime may be required
• May need to complete and maintain SanMar’s Lift Operator Certification every three years

What's Our Offer?

Paid Time Off: You`ll accrue paid time off on a weekly basis based on hours worked up to 112 hours per year to start. Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.

Additional Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle
• Life insurance
• Short/long-term disability coverage
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pet insurance

What Should You Expect?

DC Warehouse (Equipment): While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 60 pounds. The employee operates powered equipment requiring use of both hands as well as full range of motion of the neck, head and back. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, grasp and perform repetitive hand, wrist and arm motions. The employee is frequently required to climb stairs, kneel/squat, bend and carry. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee may be required to wear a headset covering one or both ears. Employee will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment such as a protective harness while operating equipment. Basic English literacy is required for operation of machines and necessary daily paperwork. Work environment is moderately noisy. The employee is occasionally required to work near conveyor systems. There is exposure to dust and changes in weather conditions. Work is performed under typical warehouse conditions. Potential hazards exist with regard to machinery such as forklifts, pallet jacks, mechanized systems, etc. Work environment is hectic and fast-paced. The employee is regularly exposed to ambient lighting and can be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold including climates consistent with outside weather conditions.