This is a seasonal, labor-intensive position responsible for hand-building pallets of product for bulk and route trucks. Each type of loading requires strict attention to order accuracy with respect to loading outgoing trucks and unloading incoming trucks. The role involves working from an electronic order system or order sheets to build loads using a forklift and/or electronic pallet jack. The position is responsible for accuracy in loading and complying with shipper/receiver documentation, and follows warehouse instructions in building loads. Employees must maintain a clean and safe work environment. The position may be required to work across a wide variety of weather conditions and hours, with shift duration depending on workload and may vary daily. Transport truck loading involves moving full pallets of products from the warehouse onto a trailer and removing any returned pallets/plastic flats. Responsible for unloading raw materials and placing them in designated warehouse space. Bulk truck loading involves selecting designated packages and flavors of products from the warehouse and loading them onto a pallet. The position is responsible for maintaining the stability of the pallet through proper stacking and shrink-wrapping. In most cases, pallets are loaded onto a trailer for local delivery. The position is responsible for unloading returned products and pallets/plastic flats. Route truck loading involves selecting designated packages and flavors or pallets of products from the warehouse and loading them into the truck. Product/packages for each truck are customized based on the salesperson's order. The position is responsible for unloading returned products and pallets/plastic flats. The position requires lifting a very high volume of cases of product per day, from 20-45 pounds per case, repeatedly during a long work period. Requires constant standing, walking, bending, twisting, squatting, reaching, and grasping as product is moved.
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