WAREHOUSE TRANSLOADER

United States Cold Storage, Inc.

11d•$23 - $24

About The Position

The Transloader is responsible for preparing product for movement, loading and unloading product into/out of trailers, checking product into an inventory system, stacking, counting product manually, and other dock-related duties by utilizing various material handling equipment including pallet jacks, RF equipment, and forklifts, among other equipment. The Transloader is responsible for the safe and efficient use of this equipment to perform the duties of the position.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED preferred
1 to 2 years’ experience in Warehouse environment.
6 months minimum experience with forklifts and related powered industrial equipment.
Good arithmetic, reading, and data entry skills
Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
Be able to see, speak and hear
Ability to work overtime as needed
May require physical effort associated with using RF equipment to access information, or occasional standing, walking, lifting needed to carry out everyday activities.
Understand and follow verbal instruction, written instruction and company policies.
A starter that can work independently and coordinate with others
Follow safety procedures at all times.
Ability to manage stress and productivity guidelines
Work in an atmosphere range of + 50 to - 30 degrees F
Always maintain a professional manner in appearance and communications.

Responsibilities

Shipping and Receiving: unload and load trailers and verify proper stacking and product being shipped. Tape or stretch-wrap pallet as required to ensure product stability.
Checking Product: prior to product storage, count all product, compare to the drivers’ manifest and check all shipments for damage, infestation, and production code dates. Report shortages, damages, and misplacements to your immediate supervisor who will forward the information to the appropriate parties. Verify receipt of product at appropriate temperature.
Over, Short, and Damage: Report all shortages and overages to your area supervisor.
Inventory: assistant in physical inventories with use of scanners.
Loading: efficiently move product from the staging areas into railcars or trailers.
Operate Equipment: load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, slip-sheet, or other powered equipment.
Maintain working areas, equipment, and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion. Inspect and verify equipment is operating properly prior to the start of work activities.
Communicate with supervision, especially in regards to problems or safety concerns.
Participate in staff and/or customer meetings if required.
Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformities relating to product, process, and quality systems.
Identify and record any issues relating to product, processes and/or quality.
Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through appropriate channels.
Verify the implementation of solutions.
Follow posted security procedures at all times while in the building.
Participate in Safety and Educational Training.