Unloader in a Warehouse

United Way of Greenville County; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Unloading is seeking hard-working unloaders (lumpers) to unload trucks, sort and stack product in a warehouse environment. The role requires operating a forklift and/or pallet jack, following safety standards, and coordinating with receivers to ensure smooth inbound flow.

Basic English reading/writing and reliable transportation are required, and pre-employment screens apply. This is a fast-paced position with physical demands, including lifting 30–50 lb and occasional 50–100 lb loads,

Qualifications

• Basic English reading, writing and mathematical skills.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift and/or pallet jack to unload shipments.
• Remove product from trucks safely, following safety standards.
• Coordinate with receivers and tow motor operators to ensure flow of inbound product.
• Hand-stack floor loads with proper labeling and ti-hi rules.
• Submit paperwork correctly and wrap pallets to ensure stability.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Safety procedures

Basic English

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Southeast Unloading is seeking to hire hard-working unloaders (lumpers) to unload trucks, sort and stack product in a warehouse environment.

$600-$800 a week

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates a forklift and/or pallet jack to assist in the unloading process
• Removes product from trucks safely and efficiently, following all safety standards, procedures and processes
• Coordinates with receivers and tow motor operators to ensure proper flow of inbound product
• Hand-stacks all floor loads in appropriate manner with appropriate labels out, correct ti-hi's, and no mixed product
• Regularly ensures that product loads are properly handled to minimize damage to products
• Submits paperwork correctly and timely Wraps pallets to ensure stability when storing products

PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Stands, bends, stoops, squats, reaches, twists, and otherwise moves continuously
• Frequently walks throughout the workday
• Frequently reaches above shoulder level to lift or otherwise move objects that weigh 30 -- 50 pounds and occasionally, 50-100 pounds when unloading and sorting pallet products
• Pushes and pulls frequently
• Functions and operates comfortably in a very active fast-paced environment
• Endures extreme temperatures of heat and cold
• Withstands loud noise and distractions 20/20 Vision with correction
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Basic English reading, writing and mathematical skills
• Must have reliable transportation

Once selected for hire, successful candidates will be required to:

• Provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Consent to a criminal background screening

ABOUT US

Southeast Unloading is a third party logistics services provider headquartered in Northeast Florida. Our company is contracted to unload general merchandise, grocery, perishable, retail foods and miscellaneous products and/or pharmaceuticals in warehouses and distribution centers. We do not own the sites where we unload trucks but rather provide freight-unloading services, pallet management, tote washing, trailer stripping and other services such as driver-assisting, picking, will-call, export labeling, housekeeping, and janitorial to our customers' warehouses and distribution centers.