Loader

Metal Exchange•Wellsville, PA

1d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Pennex is hiring a Loader for the first shift at 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 the staging area or trucks while maintaining a steady flow of materials. The Loader reads work orders or follows oral instructions; loads, unloads, stages, transfers, and secures materials; and records quantities and weights. The role requires careful planning to use truck space efficiently, protect products in transit, and ensure materials are staged and loaded in the correct order. Additional work includes assembling pallets or side kits, banding bundles and baskets, lifting heavy objects, operating industrial trucks or electric hoists, and maintaining orderly work areas. The position requires consistent attention to safety, regular attendance, and the ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen. Applicants must 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 will 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 in all units of measure.
Ability to use measuring devices such as tape measures or rulers.
Ability to deal with 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 eligible to work in the United States and not require employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.

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 the staging area.
Stage materials to provide convenient access for loading customer orders, coordinating with the team on best practices when possible.
Calculate weights and volumes to ensure loads fit safely and truck space is used effectively.
Decide how to load orders or stage materials most effectively.
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, coordinating with the team on storage methods.
Secure lifting attachments to materials and move loads using a crane, forklift, or combi.
Count, weigh, and record units of materials moved or handled on the daily production sheet, ensuring accuracy and efficient truck utilization, including loading orders in the correct stop sequence.
Attach identifying tags or labels to materials or mark container information, including location and weights.
Stack or assemble materials into bundles and band them 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 an industrial truck or electric hoist to assist with loading or moving materials and products.
Maintain a neat and 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 requirements and load items safely.
Perform other duties as assigned.