Distribution Center Loader

Genuine Parts Company•Denver, CO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Distribution Center Loader stages, shrink-wraps, and loads products by trip and store number as they arrive from stockroom packing and pulling areas. The role prepares palletized shipments for safe transportation or storage, including balancing and positioning products properly. It also assists with pallet building and selects products for specific routes. The position works in a warehouse with industrial noise, bright overhead lighting, and varying temperatures due to limited climate control. Employees work around moving equipment and mechanical operations and must remain alert to audible and visual safety signals. The role may also involve occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, hazardous materials, and extreme outdoor heat or cold. The usual noise level is described as moderate, with continuous industrial noise also noted. The starting hourly rate is $25.00. Other positions' starting rates are determined based on individual skills, experience, and qualifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or six months of equivalent work experience.
Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Ability to speak clearly and listen attentively.
Ability to recognize and distinguish letters and numbers visually and aurally and remember their sequence.
Basic computer skills (the source text reads “APGJCe skills”).
Ability to lift and move merchandise weighing up to 60 pounds.
Ability to push or pull up to 300 pounds using mechanical aids such as hand trucks, barrel dollies, or hydraulic lifts.
Ability to bend or stoop to floor-level shelves and reach shelves eight feet high using a stool or ladder when necessary.
Ability to get in and out of the back of a truck with parts, using a ramp when necessary.
Ability to stand and walk for the entire work shift.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification.

Responsibilities

Stage products on pallets, shrink-wrap them to prevent loss, and load pallets onto trucks.
Inspect trailers for suitability before loading.
Ensure the correct parts are placed on the correct truck, organizing customer orders from skids to trucks accurately and efficiently.
Operate a pallet jack or forklift as needed.
Maintain product integrity through proper handling and storage.
Keep the work area clean to help prevent accidents and enable rapid loading.
Pull stock orders as needed until it is time to load trucks.
Assist with processing other distribution center shuttles.
Follow safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.