Distribution Center Loader

Genuine Parts Company•High Point, NC

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 loads for shipment by securely wrapping products and ensuring safe transportation or storage through proper balance and placement. It also assists with pallet building and selects products for specific routes.

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.
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 up to eight feet 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 prevent accidents and support rapid loading.
Pull stock orders until it is time to load trucks, as needed.
Assist with processing other distribution center shuttles.
Work safely and follow all safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.