Loader - Nights

PFG | Performance Good Group

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Loader Formula prepares pallets of outgoing freight for shipping and transports them into trailers using a forklift, pallet jack, or by hand. The role supports the efficient flow of products through the distribution process while maintaining quality standards and following safety regulations. Loaders work as team members and may perform other duties assigned to serve the company. The position requires working scheduled and assigned times, including required overtime. Work takes place in multi-temperature environments, including cooler, freezer, and dry areas. Physical work includes standing, walking, reaching, and repeatedly lifting, stacking, or pulling products weighing 10–35 pounds and generally up to approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
At least 6 months of warehouse and/or distribution work experience.
Ability to work scheduled and assigned times and required overtime.
Ability to stand, walk, reach, and lift repeatedly throughout the shift.
Ability to lift, stack, and/or pull products from shelves and replenish product from various heights, handling items weighing 10–35 pounds and generally up to approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.
Ability to work in cooler, freezer, and dry environments.
Must pass a post-offer drug test and criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
At least 1 year of warehouse and/or distribution work experience using a motorized pallet jack.
Foodservice distribution or related industry experience.
Motorized pallet jack and/or forklift certification.

Responsibilities

Transport outgoing items into trailers using a forklift, pallet jack, or by hand in the correct stop sequence according to the loading plan.
Move outgoing products from the staging area to the loading dock with a forklift; wrap pallets, secure loads, and ensure shipping labels are in place as needed.
Locate the proper trailer slot for each order, place it, and secure the load when complete.
Remove empty pallets, cardboard packing, and strapping to the proper area or receptacles; inspect empty pallets for damage and move them to storage.
Perform housekeeping and keep the warehouse, loading dock, and trailers clean and clear.
Follow company work methods, safety policies, and procedures; report unsafe conditions or acts immediately.
Review the work schedule, perform equipment safety checks, obtain supplies, and prepare for operations.
Wear required personal protective equipment and safety gear.
Inspect empty trailers at the loading dock before loading and take appropriate action as needed.
Meet productivity and accuracy standards.
Replace batteries requiring recharging with charged batteries and complete vehicle inspection checklists.
Assist Order Selectors and perform other duties as requested or assigned by a supervisor.
Secure equipment and complete necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.