Truck Loader

henryschein; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Schein, Inc. in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a warehouse associate to load trucks, build pallets, and secure shipments for safe transit.

You will follow instructions, differentiate hazmat from cooler shipments, and perform basic reading, writing, math and communication tasks while disposing of waste packaging and maintaining a clean, compliant workplace. You may participate in special projects and other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to differentiate hazmat and cooler shipments.
• Basic reading, writing, math and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Loads trucks with customer shipments and builds pallets for various zones.
• Installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit; disposes of packaging materials.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as required.
• Adheres to company standards, policies, and workplace behavior guidelines.

Skills

Follow instructions

Hazmat differentiation

Basic reading/writing/math

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Loads trucks with customer shipments. Builds pallets utilizing boxes being shipped to various shipping zones. Installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• Disposes of empty boxes, packaging, and shipment material appropriately to maintain safe and clean working conditions.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as required.

In addition to the essential duties and responsibilities listed above, all positions are also responsible for:

• Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis, performing all work related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Company policies and procedures including WorldWide Business Standards.
• Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding standards of workplace behavior in completing job duties and assignments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

Ability to follow instructions, handle multiple assignments. Ability to differentiate hazmat and cooler shipments. Basic reading, writing, math and communication skills.

Experience:

Knowledge of basic warehousing operations preferred.

Other:

High school diploma or the equivalent, or comparable work experience.

Physical demands refer to the level and duration of physical exertion generally required to perform critical tasks in support of critical job functions, for example - sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, and pulling.

Physical demands:

Lift, carry or move products up to:

0-35 lb.Continuous

36-50 lb.Frequent

Walk on concrete floors frequently.

Gripping, pushing, pulling and fine hand manipulation frequently.

Twist or bend torso continuously.

Climb ladder occasionally.

Handling tools continuously (Tape gun, Conveyer, Pallet Jack).

Conditions:

Continuous temperature-controlled building.

May be expose to dust occasionally.

Work in a cold environment occasionally.

Henry Schein, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability

Henry Schein, Inc.is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

For more information about career opportunities at Henry Schein, please visit our website at: www.henryschein.com/careers