Unloader in a Warehouse

United Way of Greenville County; Irondale (AL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Unloading is seeking reliable unloaders to join our warehouse team. You will operate a forklift and/or pallet jack to unload trucks, sort product, and stack loads with proper labels in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates must follow safety standards, minimize damage, and maintain accurate paperwork. The position emphasizes teamwork and reliable transportation to meet daily intake goals.

Qualifications

• Operates forklift and/or pallet jack to unload trucks.
• Follows safety standards and procedures in all tasks.
• Coordinates with receivers and tow motor operators for inbound flow.
• Hand-stacks loads with proper labeling and correct ti-hi.
• Aims to minimize product damage during handling.

Responsibilities

• Unloads trucks and sorts product in warehouse.
• Stacks and secures pallets for storage.
• Ensures loads are labeled and stored properly to prevent mixups.
• Completes paperwork accurately and timely.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Safety procedures

Team coordination

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.

Starts at $16/hr

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.