Loader I - Day Shift

Position Overview

This labor-intensive position is responsible for loading transport, bulk, and route trucks. Each type of loading requires strict attention to order accuracy with respect to loading outgoing trucks and unloading incoming trucks. Works from order sheets to build loads using a forklift and / or electronic pallet jack. Position is responsible for accuracy in loading and complying with shipper / receiver documentation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Transport a variety of windows / doors,
• Load and unload transport, bulk and route trucks according to safe work instructions
• Use proper loading procedure
• Safe product handling and body mechanics
• Drive a forklift, or use a pallet jack or other freight for transit
• Strict attention to order accuracy in loading and unloading trucks
• Comply with shipper / receiver documentation identifying what order to place jobs on tracker or where to take dock transfers
• Complete Strap Log Documentation
• Inspect units for defects or improper packaging
• Accurately scan units
• Place envelops and packages with their stops
• Housekeeping
• Prompt and regular attendance at an assigned work location
• Interact and communicate with employees in an appropriate manner.
• Be available on site to confer with staff members with whom the employee must interact on a regular basis.
• Complete assigned tasks / projects in a timely manner.

Supervisory Responsibility

No direct management or supervisory responsibilities.

Safety

Observe safety and security policies and procedures, including proper use of PPE (personal protective equipment); report potentially unsafe conditions; and use equipment and materials properly. Follow job-specific safety requirements including Safe Product Handling, Safe Lift, Safe Forklift and Pallet Jack Operation.

Travel

No travel is required.

Qualifications

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Preferred Education and Experience

The expectation is that the individual has achieved a minimum level of education and / or related expertise to qualify for this position.

Competencies and Skills

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday during normal business hours. Evening and weekend work may be required to have outgoing trucks loaded and ready for drivers.

Physical Demands

The demands and environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is a manufacturing job. The employee must be able to :

The employee is occasionally required to bend, climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl as necessary.

Vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

It is an essential job function and safety rule, applicable to every employee working in a safety sensitive classified position, to be able to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to climactic variations, fumes or airborne particles, various levels of vibration, and moving mechanical parts. Various different types of Personal Protective Equipment might be required based on the employee's work location. The noise level in the work environment may require hearing protection.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at the discretion of management any time.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Quaker is an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Quaker will be based on merit, qualifications, abilities, and Quaker's needs and resources. Quaker does not discriminate in any employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other category protected by law.

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