Loader Nonunion

Associated Wholesale Grocers • Hernando, MS

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Associated Wholesale Grocers is hiring a nonunion Loader to assist warehouse operations in supporting continuous growth and financial success. The role involves moving palletized totes from stack stations to designated staging areas, operating a forklift and shrink-wrap machine, and replenishing pallets at stack stations. The facility is climate controlled and described as a state-of-the-art automated facility. Starting pay is $22.90, plus a $0.50 shift differential. Saturday and Sunday work is required; scheduled days off will be determined, and schedules are subject to change, so flexibility is required. Licensing and certification are required and will be provided, with written, vision, and hands-on operation testing.

The job requires regular standing, walking, handling objects and controls, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and talking or hearing. Employees regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift or move more than 100 pounds. The job also requires the ability to lift 75 pounds from ground to shoulder height. The work environment includes moving mechanical parts and frequent exposure to wet or humid conditions, chemicals, extreme temperatures, electrical shock risk, and vibration. Noise is usually loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Must be able to operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds from ground to shoulder height.
• Must complete required licensing and certification, which includes written, vision, and hands-on operation testing.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands described, including lifting and moving loads up to and exceeding 100 pounds.
• Must be able to work Saturday and Sunday.
• Must be flexible because schedules are subject to change.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with lifts in a warehouse environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Remove palletized totes from stack stations and move them to designated staging areas.
• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Operate the shrink-wrap machine.
• Replenish pallets to stack stations.
• Perform duties safely and show respect for equipment and other associates.
• Perform housekeeping duties necessary to maintain a clean and safe workplace.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed