Warehouse Shipper

Klöckner Pentaplast • VA

107d

About The Position

The Company kp is a globally recognised leader in the packaging and specialty film industry, renowned for its unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation. The need to act on climate change has never been clearer so we incorporate sustainability into everything we do by #InvestingInBetter - creating innovative products that enhance product protection, shelf life and contribute to reducing the overall carbon footprint. At kp, we are passionate about ensuring our customers' satisfaction, and we strive to achieve this goal by focusing all our efforts on meeting their evolving needs. Our dedication to drive a positive change in the packaging industry with a focus on quality and sustainability has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses worldwide. This position will be working Day Shift hours and scheduled days will be Wednesday - Sunday. Position is also eligible for a $3,000 sign on bonus after 90 days - $500.00, 6 months - $1,000, and 1 year - $1,500.00.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software.

Responsibilities

• Operates forklift and other material handling equipment in a safe, efficient manner which assures damage-free material handling.
• Performs proper preventative maintenance on the material handling equipment including forklifts.
• Stores and prepares product for shipment in a manner which complies with good safety practices and ensures that the product will not be damaged.
• Stages the product storage to allow for fast efficient loading.
• Loads product onto trucks for shipment to the customer.
• Assures that trucks are properly chocked and stable.
• Checks floor of truck prior to entering with a load to assure that the floor will support the weight.
• Loads in accordance with the Bill of Lading, visually inspecting the load first to assure that we are not shipping defective product.
• Loads the truck in a 'first on - last out' method.
• Assures that the load is tight and will not shift during transit.
• Assures that load is exactly in accordance with Bill of Lading.
• May unload incoming material and equipment following all procedures to ensure a safe, efficient, and damage free unloading function.
• Maintains proper safety and housekeeping practices at all times.
• Checks each trailer before loading to insure that it is chocked and has a stand under nose, unless tractor stays hooked up to trailer.
• Responsible for loading material to be shipped on designated trailers in accordance with bill of lading to insure safe arrival and last on, first off order.
• Maintains a preventive maintenance program to insure that the forklift is in top operating condition and at all times safe.
• May perform duties of Receiving Clerk in his/her absence.
• Assures that all trucks are loaded with proper balance of loads over the rear and front axles in accordance with DOT regulations.
• Is knowledgeable of which products can be stacked in accordance with the customer’s requirements.
• Coordinates the loading of each truck to assure that the product does not shift in route or during delivery.
• Assures that each truck scheduled for multiple deliveries is loaded so that the first delivery is loaded last, coordinating loads with deliveries.
• May perform as the Department Lead Person in his/her absence.

Benefits

• $3,000 sign on bonus after 90 days - $500.00, 6 months - $1,000, and 1 year - $1,500.00

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees