Freight Handler - Commissary

Northeast Grocery•Town of Rotterdam, NY

4d•$22 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves both inbound and outbound responsibilities within a commissary environment. For outbound duties, the focus is on ensuring the condition of loads to stores, proper loading techniques, and minimizing trailer damages. For inbound duties, the role requires accurate breakdown of freight, precise case counts on each pallet, and moving freight from the dock to assigned aisles.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
Strong communication skills
Bending Frequent 3-5 Hours
Exposure to Hot Environment Occasional 1-3 Hours
Exposure to Cold Environment Occasional 1-3 Hours
Grasping/Finger Movement & Dexterity- Left/Right Hands Constant 5-8 Hours
Lifting Constant 5-8 Hours up to 50lbs
Pivoting Constant 5-8 Hours
Pushing/Pulling Frequent 3-5 Hours up to 50lbs
Squatting/Kneeling Frequent 3-5 Hours
Standing Constant 5-8 Hours
Twisting Frequent 3-5 Hours
Walking Constant 5-8 Hours

Responsibilities

Enter trailers only on "green" dock lights.
Ensure trailers are clean before loading.
Check each pallet tag to ensure accurate pallets are shipped to each store.
When doubling a pallet on top of another, ensure the bottom pallet is flat and sturdy. Double pallets are not to be put at the end of a trailer. Do not triple pallets on a trailer.
Machine wrap all pallets from grocery aisles 41000 to 47000, all double pallets, and the last four pallets on the trailer.
Ensure load schematics have door number, store number, trailer number, and date.
Record the number of pallets hung over and pallet ID numbers.
Record the total number of pallets for each store on the trailer.
Sign schematics.
Indicate pallet ID numbers for pallets that are tossed on trailers.
Check the pallet recap report to ensure all pallets are on the trailer.
Turn in the schematic and report to the shipping office when the schematic is filled out.
Fill out trailer defect sheets to indicate any damages to trailers and safety-related repairs, including the trailer number, date, and time.
Accurately separate all product as to description and Ti x Hi as indicated on the receiving document.
Ensure product is in saleable condition and in undamaged/shippable cartons.
Verify quantities of each item to match the receiving document.
Complete all paperwork in an accurate and legible manner.
Place pallet tags on completed pallets.
Complete any receiving correction documents in an accurate and legible manner.
Label each pallet with the corresponding receiving label to ensure proper quantities and location.
Move freight from the dock area to assigned warehouse aisles.
Adhere to all safety policies, procedures, and best practices while performing tasks in a manner that promotes safety at all times.
Perform other related duties as assigned by management and adhere to all company policies and procedures.