Truck Loader 1

Reliance, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance, Inc. is seeking a loader to safely operate a tractor pulling flatbed trailers on company property and manage loading plans considering material size, weight, and layout.

The role requires climbing on/off trailers, lifting up to 50 pounds, and frequent standing, bending, and movement to position materials accurately. Responsibilities include planning loading sequences, ensuring correct material counts with warehouse staff, and adhering to DOT regulations.

Qualifications

• Position requires frequent bending, stooping, and squatting to unhook chains and position material.
• Driving tractor trailer in warehouse and on company property involves long periods of sitting.
• Loading operations occur on uneven surfaces requiring careful steps on ladders.
• Ability to climb into and out of truck cab via stairs (3 steps) and ladder (5–7 steps).
• Pushing/pulling material weighing up to 50 pounds as part of material handling.
• Lifting to 50 pounds on a routine basis.
• Walking on flat surfaces during loading operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintains housekeeping in the work area.
• Monitors work area for safety and efficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned by foreman to complete shifts.

Skills

Bending/stooping

Sitting to drive

Walking on uneven surface

Climbing into truck cab

Pushing/pulling 50 pounds

Lifting 50 pounds

Walking on flat surface

Job description

Job Summary

1. Safe operation of tractor pulling flatbed trailer on company property especially backing up truck in order to move truck from department to department.

2. Formulate a workable loading plan which will allow the truck to be loaded considering the following variables:

a. Material size

b. Material shape

c. Material weight

d. Driver Stop/Unloading Sequence

e. DOT Regulations

3. Accurately checks to ensure both proper material and proper quantities of material is sent to the truck by warehouse personnel. This is done through the proper use of:

a. Tape Measures

b. Calipers

c. Yard Scales

d. Verification of item descriptions on work copies

4. Loaders must be able to climb up and down from tractors and onto and off of trailers.

5. Must be able to lift 50 pounds routinely.

6. Possess ability to frequently stand, bend, push, squat, and use pry bar in order to position material correctly on trailer.

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion

Function in the Job

Medium/Heavy work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Job Function

1. Maintains housekeeping.

2. Monitors work area.

3. Demonstrates ability and accepts responsibility to perform other duties assigned by the foreman as necessary to complete the shift.

Required Skills

30% Bending, stooping, squatting: Unhook chains; guide and position material; count, check and measure material.

20% Sitting down to drive tractor trailer in warehouse and on company property.

15% Walking on uneven surface while trailer is being loaded.

10% Climbing into and out of truck cab (3 steps) and up and down from flatbed trailer (5-7 step ladder) approximately 25-30 times per shift.

10% Pushing / pulling material weighing 50 pounds.

5% Lifting to 50 pounds

2% Walking on flat surface.

EEO Statement

Reliance, Inc. IS A DRUG-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT EEO/DISABILITY/VETERAN