Warehouse Freight-Loader I-1st shift

Parker Hannifin; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 30,307 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Warehouse Associate to prepare orders for shipment, palletize items, and assist with loading and unloading shipments. The role requires careful use of scanning devices to verify accuracy and adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating with zone pickers, completing shipping paperwork, and maintaining high production quality while working with various warehouse equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 6 months of warehouse experience.
• Ability to lift and transport up to 50 pounds.
• Experience using scanning equipment to verify orders.

Responsibilities

• Palletizes customer orders to meet requirements and standards.
• Coordinates pallet building with zone pickers for safe, efficient handling.
• Uses scanning equipment to ensure orders ship complete.
• Completes paperwork for orders including packing lists and ship-to labels.
• Loads/unloads containers and trailers; operates related equipment as needed.
• Operates equipment such as forklift, pallet jacks, order pickers, and RF devices.
• Maintains clean, organized work area and adheres to safety rules.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Scanning proficiency

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

LP forklift

Standup forklift

Order picker

SA (satellite device)

Job description

Position Summary

Builds pallets and completes necessary paperwork to prepare orders for shipment. Utilizes scanning equipment to ensure accuracy of finished orders. Loads and unloads containers, trailers and stretch wrap machines as required.

Responsibilities

• Palletizes customer orders to meet customer requirements and department standards.
• Coordinates pallet building activities with zone pickers to ensure all product is combined safety and efficiently.
• Utilizes scanning equipment to ensure customer orders ship complete.
• Prepares and completes all paperwork for customer orders, including packing lists, ship-to labels, and any other special required labeling as required.
• Loads and unloads export containers manually, or utilizing appropriate material handling equipment.
• Loads finished pallets into stretch wrap machines using electric pallet jacks or lift trucks.
• Loads finished pallets into trailers for shipment. Completes manual shipping manifest for each trailer loaded and forwards to Freight Assistant for final billing and manifesting.
• Operates equipment as assigned, which may include tractor‑trailers, trailer jacks, lift trucks, order pickers, SA’s, electric or manual pallet jacks, stretch wrap machines, hand‑held RF terminals, and radios.
• Inspects cases of filters to ensure that damaged or otherwise defective cases are not shipped. Immediately reports problems to department supervision.
• Assists in picking orders, conducting inventory counts, auditing orders, and cleaning the warehouse when requested.
• May assist with minor repairs to damaged containers, pallets, and other packaging material as required.
• Responsible for meeting established unit production standards.
• Keeps work area neat, clean, organized, and under control.
• Responsible for observing safety rules at all times and reporting unsafe conditions to department supervision.
• Responsible for quality and safety of own work and compliance of all company procedures and policies.

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma/GED with 6 months' work experience in a warehouse environment.
• Preferred: High school diploma/GED plus 1 year of work experience in a distribution center.
• Special equipment or other requirements: This position requires the individual to handle and transport products and materials weighing up to approximately fifty pounds. Requires the ability to master use of scanning technology and equipment. May require operating powered equipment including any or all of the following: LP forklift, standup forklift, order picker, and SA. Position may require employee to possess a CDL license. May require climbing ladders.

Competitive Compensation

Hourly pay range for this role is $21.74-$25.57.

• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefits and Retirement Plans

• Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:
• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined‑contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Additional benefits including paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability programs, adoption assistance, Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and 13 Company‑Paid Holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations. (“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Drug‑Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug‑free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.