Dock Tech Loader

1-800-Flowers Family of Brands • Lake Forest, IL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dock Tech Loader works under the direction of the Shipping Coordinator to facilitate loading outbound shipments onto trailers and complete the final processing of eCommerce orders. The role requires accurate and efficient labeling and loading, monitoring multiple loads or trailers, communicating with carriers about trailer movement, and performing other shipping tasks as workload requires. The employee may also work in other departments or factory areas and may report to other supervisors when shipping volume is low. The role shares lead responsibilities for Loaders and Multi Machine operators and may help train others.

The position is scheduled for first shift, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., part-time. Beginning the week of November 23, associates must be available to transition to full-time hours based on business needs, with schedules of either 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Evening and weekend hours are required during the October–December peak holiday shipping period. Mandatory Saturdays may be required in December based on production needs.

Work takes place in a warehouse, assembly, and production environment near moving mechanical parts. Employees may work near fumes or airborne particles when operating a machine. The area has moderate noise, including forklifts, and shipping may be cooler than other departments because trailer doors are open; trailer interiors may be colder. The work involves standing and walking most of the time, frequent use and reaching with hands and arms, and lifting 10–50 pounds up to two-thirds of the time.

The role requires following established shipping, food-safety, quality, sanitation, and equipment procedures. The expected pay is $16.50 per hour. Eligible full-time team members are offered health, wellness, and other benefits; eligibility may vary based on location, average hours worked, and length of service.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to communicate clearly with shipping carriers.
• Attention to detail to ensure the correct product matches the mailing label and shipment quantities are accurate.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment and follow instructions from the Shipping Coordinator.
• Ability to meet expected quantity and quality standards while working at the pace of the group.
• Ability to stand and walk most of the time, use and reach with hands and arms more than two-thirds of the time, and lift 10–50 pounds up to two-thirds of the time.
• Availability for evening and weekend work during the October–December peak holiday shipping period, and mandatory Saturdays during December based on production needs.
• Availability to transition from part-time hours to full-time hours beginning the week of November 23, based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Prior shipping or loading experience.
• Knowledge of shipping and truck loading or dock experience.
• Bilingual ability, particularly Spanish.
• Leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate loading of outbound shipments onto trailers and complete final processing of eCommerce orders.
• Label and load shipments accurately and efficiently, monitoring more than one load or trailer when needed.
• Communicate with carriers about daily pickup times and trailer movement in and out of docks.
• Fulfill daily shipments and work with the Shipping team to meet customer shipping expectations.
• Perform cross-trained shipping tasks as workload dictates, including work in other departments or factory areas when needed.
• Perform cycle counting and help lead and train Loaders and Multi Machine operators.
• Operate the Multi Machine and other listed equipment as needed.
• Maintain housekeeping in assigned areas.
• Follow applicable SOPP, SSOP, GMP, equipment, sanitation, FIFO, allergen, traceability, CCP, QCP, and scale-check procedures.
• Communicate food-safety and quality issues to QA personnel.
• Work independently and as part of a team, following directions from the Shipping Coordinator and other supervisors as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, wellness, and additional benefits for eligible full-time team members; eligibility may vary by location, average hours worked, and length of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED