Warehouse Associate Night Loader

Orepac Holding Company • Tacoma, WA

5h • $24 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Our Night Loaders are responsible for organizing the loading dock and loading OrePac trucks with customer orders per route sequence in a safe and efficient manner. This is a labor-intensive position that requires heavy lifting. Individuals are regularly on their feet throughout their shift and may work at heights as required. Safety is a priority.

OrePac Building Products seeks dynamic individuals who exemplify excellence in quality, trust, value, and service. Our ideal candidate for this position is reliable, detail-oriented, and prioritizes safety. While prior experience is definitely a plus, we are happy to provide training and we welcome those who are new to the field!

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations.
• Ability to adhere to all facets of safety policies and procedures, including wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as designated by OrePac’s safety program. Ability to perform all essential responsibilities of job in a safe manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment within a team or individually with minimal supervision while achieving quality and timely completion of assigned tasks to achieve customer satisfaction.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Any combination of education, training, or experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position will be accepted in place of the education and/or experience requirements listed for this role.

Nice To Haves

• 1 or more years of experience in a warehouse environment (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Operate powered industrial equipment such as forklifts or combilifts to manipulate and move product.
• Take inventory of all materials to be loaded and ensure that the product is accurately and safely staged and secured and appropriately shrink-wrapped or wrapped for protection. Any noticeable damage should be pulled aside and communicated per management’s direction to be resolved the next business day.
• Determine appropriate loading configuration, taking into account stop order, product mix, and routing to ensure maximum cube utilization.
• Load product onto trailer and safely and properly secure it to prevent shifting during transport and to prohibit damage in transit.
• May complete replenishment of product as needed and as time permits.
• Forklift duties may be assigned to this position. Any assigned forklift duties will first require taking and passing a forklift training course and obtaining a certificate. Forklift duties will include staging and/or stacking material neatly and safely, operating the forklift in a safe manner, filling the forklift with propane fuel, and regularly checking the forklift fluid levels.
• Report all incidents and accidents to one’s immediate supervisor within 24 hours.
• Maintain the work area in a safe and healthful condition.
• Report, and whenever possible correct, unsafe working conditions to branch leadership.
• Operate vehicles while in the course of employment in a safe and lawful manner.
• Provide assistance to reduce or eliminate workplace hazards.
• Comply with company drug testing policies and procedures.
• Comply with company Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) policies. OrePac will provide required PPE to employees.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, D.O.E. + opportunities for quarterly/annual performance bonuses based on branch/company/employee performance + annual reviews with opportunities for pay increases based on employee performance.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance up to 70% paid by OrePac.
• FREE Informed Health Line and Health Advocates.
• Health Spending Account (HSA) available with up to $1,000 annual OrePac contribution.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available.
• FREE Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• FREE life and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance.
• Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance available.
• Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness plans available.
• 401K with up to 3.5% OrePac contribution.
• Paid time off (PTO) as specified above.
• Paid sick time as specified above.
• 7 paid holidays annually.
• FREE gym membership.
• Employee discount.

What This Job Offers

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