Shipping Loader

Cornerstonebuildingbrandscareers; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

PTO

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands in Yakima, WA is hiring a Dock Loader for day shift, loading and unloading trucks with windows, glass, and doors while ensuring accurate counts and safe operations. You will work in a fast-paced production environment and coordinate with supervisors to meet schedules.

The role requires 1–2 years of loading experience, ability to read a tape measure, and a strong work ethic. Base pay is $20/hour with benefits from day one, plus 401k and PTO; overtime as designated.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of loading experience in a window manufacturing environment preferred.
• Glass handling knowledge preferred.
• Reading a tape measure is required.

Responsibilities

• Load trucks and trailers with 100% accuracy, safety and quality.
• Drive trucks around the lot to load/unload as needed.
• Scan all products loaded into trucks 100%.
• Report safety or quality concerns to Supervisor or Plant Manager immediately.
• Unload/load trucks and trailers; handle windows, glass and doors by hand.
• Maintain dock area and keep trailers clean and organized.
• Read and verify manifests; note errors or exclusions; count freight.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Safety focus

Strong work ethic

Tape measure reading

Team player

English literacy

Job description

JOB DETAILS

Base pay $20.00 per hour

Shift: Day shift - 6:00 am - 2:30 pm, Monday-Friday, overtime as designated

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Dock Loader is responsible for loading the trucks and trailers in the shipping area with 100% accuracy, safety, and quality awareness. Selected individuals are responsible for driving the trucks around the lot to load and unload. Daily accuracy of products loaded and unloaded is necessary for inventory control and accountability.
• Perform the required duties with the safety of self, fellow dock workers and the receiving parties in mind and quality as the top priority
• Required to scan all products loaded into truck 100%
• Report any safety or quality concerns to Supervisor or Plant Manager immediately
• Unload and load trucks and trailers
• Load windows, glass and doors from production floor to designated trailers by hand
• Efficiently notate and record exceptions in count or condition of shipments to reduce delivery delays and customer satisfaction concerns
• Manage paperwork: i.e. reading and checking manifests, notating errors or exclusions, counting freight and following special loading and handling instructions
• Communicate all discrepancies in manifests, trailer load status and situations that may cause delay
• Ensure the number of products on the truck/trailer matches the number of products on the load list
• Work with Loading Dock Leads, Shipping Coordinators, Shipping Supervisor and Plant Manager to ensure accurate and timely trailer completion
• Use tools such as hand trucks, four-wheel dock carts, dock plates, wheel chalks and banding devices in the process of loading trailers
• Clean, sweep and maintain the dock work area and inside of trailers being loaded

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 1-2 years' experience in loading, particularly in a window manufacturing environment preferred
• Glass handling and/or glass knowledge preferred
• Moving trailers preferred

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced production environment
• Daily commitment to safety and quality
• Strong work ethic and dependability
• Reading a tape measure is required
• Demonstrates efficiency in the performance of all job duties including maintaining adequate production levels in order to meet plant and department standards and produce completed trucks within scheduling parameters
• Ability to take initiative to identify and anticipate problems that may lead to delays on the dock
• Ability to understand and implement safe, efficient freight handling and lifting procedures
• Ability to apply concepts to practical situations
• Ability to read, write and communicate using English language sufficient to perform job function
• Ability to work in, and promote, a team environment

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Ability to bend, twist, squat, reaches, grasp, stand, walk and perform fine manipulation with fingers
• Moderate to heavy physical activity such as walking, standing and lifting is required on a daily basis
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a continual basis above shoulder height and below the waist
• Exposed to excessive noise, dust, fumes or chemicals on the shop floor
• Intermittently exposed to inclement weather

Site Address: 3400 S Tacoma St, Union Gap, WA 98903

The US base pay range for this full-time position is $20.00 per hour + medical, dental, vision benefits starting day 1 + 401k and PTO. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. (Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement).

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

• Full-time team members receive medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1.
• Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here . You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here . If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please con