Loader

Pennex Aluminum Company • Wellsville, PA

9d • $19 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Pennex is hiring a Loader for its Wellsville, Pennsylvania location. The Loader moves materials within or near the plant, using equipment such as cranes, forklifts, pallet jacks and, occasionally, a combi. The role may also use a yard dog to move trailers into and out of shipping bays. It is a fast-paced, high-volume position involving unloading the pack line and loading staging areas or trucks while maintaining a steady flow of materials.

The Loader reads work orders or follows instructions to determine what needs to be moved, stages and loads materials safely and efficiently, and records material counts and weights. The position requires careful attention to load fit, weight, use of truck space and loading order. The employee maintains orderly work areas and follows safety practices.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, one to three years of warehouse experience, forklift experience and a forklift operator license. Loading or unloading experience and shipping or packing knowledge are preferred. Employees must be able to operate an overhead crane, pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen, and be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer-sponsored work authorization.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One to three years of warehouse experience; a combination of experience and education may be considered.
• Forklift experience.
• Forklift Operator license.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers and units of measure.
• Ability to use measuring devices such as tape measures or rulers.
• Ability to handle problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to operate an overhead crane.
• Regular attendance.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and not require employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.
• Must be able to stand regularly; walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear frequently; and sit and use hands occasionally.
• Must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Required vision abilities include close, distance, color and peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Nice To Haves

• Loading and/or unloading experience.
• Shipping or packing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Read work orders or follow oral instructions to identify materials or containers to load or move.
• Load and unload materials using straps and a forklift, placing them on trailers or in staging areas.
• Stage materials to provide convenient access for loading customer orders and coordinate with the team on staging practices.
• Calculate weights and volumes to ensure loads fit safely and space is used effectively.
• Determine how best to load orders or stage materials.
• Load materials into vehicles and install strapping, bracing or padding to prevent shifting or damage during transit.
• Transfer materials from storage or work sites to designated areas and coordinate storage methods with the team.
• Secure lifting attachments to materials and move loads using a crane, forklift or combi.
• Count, weigh and record materials handled on the daily production sheet, ensuring accuracy in load fit, truck-space use, weights and stop order.
• Attach identifying tags or labels, or mark container and bundle information for location and weights.
• Stack or assemble materials into bundles and band bundles as needed for staging on skids, ensuring appropriate bundle sizes.
• Lift heavy objects by hand or with a power hoist, and clean work areas, machines and equipment.
• Assemble pallets or side kits to contain products on trailers.
• Operate industrial trucks or electric hoists to assist with loading or moving materials and products.
• Maintain an orderly work area, including housekeeping after building a skid.
• Assist with housekeeping in the staging area and overflow baskets, and band baskets for transfers to York.
• Follow safety practices when handling and loading items.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) with matching contribution.
• Paid vacation and paid holidays.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.
• Daily pay available.
• Employee discount program with hundreds of partner brands.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000.
• Wellness incentive program.
• Regular employee celebrations and events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED