Unloader

Costa Solutions, LLC; Weslaco (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Costa Solutions, LLC is seeking a Warehouse Unloader to join our team in Weslaco, TX. You will unload merchandise, verify loads, maintain safety standards, and assist with training new staff.

The role requires attention to detail and the ability to work with standard warehouse equipment in a fast-paced environment. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, basic math, and proficiency with inventory software.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Experience in warehouse environment and safety practices.
• Ability to identify products by size, type or code and work safely.

Responsibilities

• Select products accurately and verify against orders.
• Inspect incoming/outgoing items and report deficiencies.
• Follow safety procedures at all times.
• Receive load assignments from dock supervisor and execute.
• Document shortages, damages, and misloads as required.
• Operate pallet jacks and assist with unloading as needed.
• Train new team members on unloading processes.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and equipment.
• Suggest process improvements for efficiency.
• Pass drug tests and background checks as part of employment.

Skills

English language proficiency

Basic math

Reading instructions

Team player

Safety compliance

Inventory software proficiency

Powered industrial equipment cert

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Warehouse-related training

Tools

WMS software

Pallet jack operation

Job description

Costa Solutions is a trusted leader in the warehouse and food service industry that provides 24/7 managed labor support for inbound , outbound and tracking-and-reporting . We believe in continuous growth and process improvement and continually customize new service options to meet the expanding needs of our customers. With the goal of superior customer service, we strive to treat every person and each situation with dignity, honor and respect.

About the role

The Warehouse Unloader (AKA Lumper) is responsible for unloading merchandise in accordance with established safety, procedural and accuracy standards to meet the warehouse operation goals.

What you'll do

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Select products accurately and properly verify
• Perform required equipment inspection and report any deficiencies to
• Must follow proper safety procedures
• Receive load assignment from dock supervisor
• Must follow all work instructions and procedures
• Remove product from trailer and break downloads to customer
• Must break downloads efficiently, accurately, in a timely manner, with little to no error on loads: loads must be wrapped and lined up by P.O. line number when required
• Responsible for recording loss, damages, shortages and overages
• Responsible for turning in all packaging slip, recording your name and number of shortages or overages, if any.
• Reports any equipment damages and/or integrity of pallets
• Will train new team members on unloading process
• Must maintain a clean working area
• Make recommendations for more effective operations.
• Must be able to pass drug tests and criminal background checks as part of employment.

Qualifications

• Must identify products by size, type, color or product code.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the English language.
• Basic math skills
• Reasoning skills with the ability to understand and execute instructions.
• Must have the ability to work safely in a warehouse environment
• Must have the ability to work in a team environment
• Must maintain certification, if using powered industrial equipment
• Good organizational and time management skills in order to meet goals
• Proficiency in inventory software, databases and systems or the ability to learn

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those what must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to fingers, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. This position frequently requires standing; walk; and stoop, kneel crouch or crawl. Occasionally required to sit, climb and balance. Must be physically capable of constantly lifting and/or moving objects up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience, preferred
• Previous working experience as a warehouse worker, preferred
• Familiarity with modern warehousing practices and methods or the ability to learn processes and procedures
• Must maintain certification, if using powered industrial equipment

This position works in a warehouse setting with various temperatures. Warehouse temperatures vary from freezer, refrigerator, climate control to no climate control warehouses as well as some outdoor exposure. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, two-way forklift flow and loud noise.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All other duties assigned by supervisor.