Shipper Loader

Schwarz Partners; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Shipping Loaders to join their dynamic team in Ontario, CA. This role is crucial for ensuring that all shipments are prepared accurately and safely, including operating a sit-down propane forklift and performing quality inspections. The company values its employees and fosters a supportive work environment, making it an ideal place for those who thrive in a collaborative setting. If you are looking for a role where you can contribute to a culture of excellence and reliability, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Family-oriented culture

Safety training

Inclusive environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience operating a sit-down propane forklift.
• Ability to read and interpret safety and operational documents.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down propane forklift safely and efficiently.
• Perform visual quality inspections and ensure accurate loading.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Basic Math Skills

Document Interpretation

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

Sit-Down Propane Forklift

Job description

Encorr Sheets, an affiliate of Schwarz Partners and corrugated manufacturing industry leader, is currently seeking Shipping Loaders at our state-of-the-art facility in Ontario, CA. As a Shipping Loader, you will be responsible for ensuring that all units are banded properly and have a clearly visible load tag when being loaded, and that there are no broken or missing straps on the units. You will stage units in the warehouse and load & unload trailers in a safe and efficient manner. The position also requires performing a visual quality inspection on items to ensure that units and truck counts are accurate, on the correct trailer & carrier, and that all paperwork is accurate. This position performs our last visual quality inspection of all items loaded & unloaded and will be responsible for operating a sit-down propane forklift throughout the entire shift.

Encorr Sheets truly values our employees as our greatest asset and we strive to support both you and your family at work and in life.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FOR THIS POSITION

• Operate a sit-down propane forklift safely & effectively.
• Keep up with taking product off the out-feed line, staging it neatly on the floor, and loading it securely in a trailer.
• Scan all units to trailer.
• Follow proper procedures for staging and loading units, handling overruns.
• Read and understand the order instructions and load tags, including unitizing and palletizing information & corrugator flutes.
• Perform basic math to know trailer size and read a tape measure to utilize trailers to max MSF per truck.
• Understand shipment planning, documentation, & the importance of having only one partial order on a truck.
• Organize the dock to prevent mixing small and large orders, ensuring all scrap is picked up and weighed, and that particle units are banded.
• Raise and lower dock plates, safeguard with chain for dock doors, and report any damage.
• Be proficient in using chocks, glad hand locks, and lock out when straight trucks are used.
• Follow all safety rules and perform forklift inspections, reporting any defects immediately.
• Work as a team and maintain good relationships with other employees.
• Comprehend instructions given by supervisors.
• Communicate with other shift employees about job performance, problems, and adjustments.
• Adhere to all safety and company policies, including maintaining good housekeeping and reporting issues, accidents, or incidents immediately; complete online safety training each month as assigned.
• Handle the forklift responsibly and maintain it in good condition.
• Maintain exemplary attendance and flexibility in working hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• GED or high school diploma.
• Corrugated experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS (TECHNICAL, CLERICAL, LANGUAGE, ETC.)

• Minimum of 2 years of recent experience operating a sit-down propane forklift in a warehouse and/or shipping environment.
• Experience operating a forklift.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Basic math skills and must be able to read a tape measure.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Operate an industrial truck while seated for extended periods.
• Constant standing, talking, hearing, and walking.
• Frequent stooping, bending, twisting, turning, and maintaining balance.
• Occasional kneeling and reaching over the shoulder; also required simple grasping, pushing, and pulling.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration; the noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

OTHER INFORMATION

• The essential job functions and major job functions are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the job functions that an individual will be required or expected to perform.
• Position descriptions may be changed or revised by the Company at its sole discretion.

If you would like to be part of a forward-thinking team with a family feel, culture of excellence, and customer-focused reliability, then we want you to be a part of our team!

Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.