Loader Overnight

Pitco Foods • San Jose, CA

48d • $21 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

LOADER OVERNIGHT PITCO Foods is a large independent foodservice distributor in Northern California. Based in San Jose, CA, PITCO also has distribution centers in Brisbane, Oakland, and Sacramento. POSITION SUMMARY The Loader is responsible for securing the merchandise for shipment and loading it safely, and in the proper sequence.

Requirements

• Communication – Articulates information in a way that can be easily understood by employees, members, and suppliers. Actively listens to fellow employees, members, and managers.
• Member Service – Exhibits a professional demeanor toward others. Unselfishly serves others and assists members, employees, and suppliers in a prompt and effective manner while following company procedures. Ability to identify problems, finds solutions, and makes sound decisions that reflect PITCO Food’s Code of Ethics.
• Self-Motivated – Well-organized and able to prioritize, multi-task, and adhere to deadlines while working efficiently and independently with minimal supervision. Accepts responsibility for his/her choices and decisions. Always maintains a positive attitude.
• Team Player – Cooperates well with a variety of personalities and individuals and participates in a professional manner to accomplish the business goal. Willingness to perform tasks assigned by supervisors and to assist others as needed.
• Flexibility – Adjusts positively to change in direction or assignment. Ability to do more than one task during a work shift. Willingness and ability to comply with new programs, methods, practices, and procedures.
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must pass Drug Test and Background Check
• Must be able to lift items weighing up to 65 lbs.
• Basic math skills and legible handwriting
• Required bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling and moving items with need to lift and move bulky and heavy items without assistance up to 75 pounds .
• Ability to follow instructions and complete required training
• Ability to work independently and/or as a team member

Nice To Haves

• Bi-lingual a plus but not required
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Shipping / Receiving or comparable experience with 2 years of relevant work experience
• Pitco Electric Pallet Jack

Responsibilities

• Stacks, secures and shrinks wraps pallets in preparation of shipment.
• Ensures the correct pallets gets onto the appropriate truck in the right sequence.
• Responsible for the loading of all Inter-Branch shipments.
• Unloads all trucks of empty pallets and debris.
• Sweeps and cleans trucks prior to loading.
• Follows all safety and security procedures.
• Spots for forklift drivers to keep people out of fall danger zones.
• Follows all established inventory preparation guidelines and requirements.
• Assists in other departments of the warehouse as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees