Dock Worker

DISCOVER WHAT’S NEXT FOR YOUR CAREER.Join our team and immediately become part of the largest distributor of conventional, natural, organic and specialty products in the United States and Canada. We serve over 43,000 customer locations with 200,000 different products. Our associates supply thousands of consumers with better for you food that nourishes families nationwide. Our retailers range from small family owned stores to Wholefoods Markets and everything in between. Are you ready to make an impact on the lives of others and feel good about what you do? Join our growing Distribution team today!POSITION PURPOSE:Responsible for loading trucks with product safely and efficiently. Ensures correct product and quantity are loaded on the accurate trailer. Operates power equipment safely.Work Schedule:* 5 day work week* Sunday-Friday OFF SaturdaysESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:* Inspects assigned jack for safety issues.* Turns on single and dual temp trailers refrigerator units at the proper times.* Loads trucks in sequence based on delivery schedule and routing using at least 5 load bars per route to ensure a secure delivery.* Distributes finished load sheets to the inside of the trailer, to the dispatcher, and to the driver.* Selects product on heavy nights or if understaffed.* Keeps area clean and debris out of work area during work hours.* Operates pallet jack in safe and efficient manner.* Reports to lead, supervisor or manager if there isn’t enough work on the loading dock.* Removes debris and empty pallets from the dock upon completion of loading.* Reports any discrepancies in pallet counts, missing repack or unsound pallets to the lead, supervisor or manager.* Reports any violation of company policy to supervisor or lead* Perform duties in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) policies and procedures, as appropriate for locationPERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS:* Loading functions are completed in accordance with Company standards and procedures including* Quality standards and safety regulations.* Effective communication and coordination exist with Company personnel and with management. Assistance and support are provided as needed.* Deadlines are met.QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:* High School Diploma/Ged Certificate preferredREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:* Warehouse/Operations preferred but not requiredEXPERIENCE REQUIRED:* Warehouse/Operations preferred but not requiredSKILLS/ABILITIES:* Understand all unload procedures and the proper staging of all return products.* Understanding of batching sheets, load sheets, pallet counts, cubing and depart times.* Ability to make decisions about the proper blending of repack and grocery stops together.* Physical requirements include twisting, turning, bending, and climbing.* Understanding of procedures in other areas of the warehouse for a more global understanding of all processes.Additional Information* Schedule: Full-time