Warehouse Loader/Unloader

Schewel Furniture Company Inc • Lynchburg, VA

10h

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, carry, reach, grasp, stoop, bend for up to 10 hours at a time.
• Position requires continuous walking, standing, frequent lifting on average of 50 plus pounds.
• This position requires an individual who is honest, reputable, dependable and has both the ability and desire to serve the customers in an efficient and professional manner. Must have good communication and time management skills.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• vacation
• sick
• 401K

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed