Warehouse Loader/Unloader

Schewel Furniture Company Inc•Lynchburg, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists warehouse manager by loading/unloading merchandise from trucks to ship to store locations.

Proven experience as warehouse loader/unloader or another warehouse position
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Great attention to detail
Ability to read and understand simple instructions, paperwork, merchandise tickets, safety rules and regulations
Must be flexible and have the ability to perform under pressure
Ensure that work area is properly maintained in a neat, orderly fashion
Maintain safe work practices
Perform duties for other personnel who are absent
Honest, reputable, dependable
Good communication and time management skills

Experience or license in handling forklifts, pallet jacks and other warehouse equipment helpful but not required

Efficient and safe loading and unloading of trucks in a secure manner to prevent damage
Assists in receiving merchandise and reports any discrepancies
Helps stock merchandise
Maintains proper staging and loading areas
Determine appropriate loading configuration, taking into account stop order, product mix and routing, to ensure maximum trailer utilization
Load product into truck on pallets, or by hand stacking or a combination of both
Ensure the method of loading prohibits damage in transit
Inspects in coming merchandise and informs Warehouse Manager of all damages
Assists in maintaining a clear, safe, clean warehouse
Maintains a neat appearance and professional attitude
Maintains proper paperwork
Obeys all safety rules