Truck Loader

Genuine Parts Company - Owatonna, MN

Full-time

Owatonna, MN

Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers

About the position

This position is responsible for staging, shrink-wrapping, and loading products for shipment, ensuring safe transportation and storage. The role involves preparing palletized loads, inspecting trailers, and maintaining product integrity while adhering to safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Stages product on pallets and shrink wraps to prevent loss.
• Loads pallets onto trucks.
• Inspects trailers for suitability before loading.
• Ensures correct parts are placed on the correct truck.
• Maps out the organization of loading customer orders from skids to trucks.
• Operates pallet jack or forklift as needed.
• Maintains the integrity of products through proper handling and storage.
• Keeps work area clean to avoid potential accidents.
• Pulls stock orders until time to load trucks as needed.
• Assists with processing other DC shuttles.
• Works in a safe manner following all safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or 6 months of equivalent work experience required.
• Forklift certified preferred.
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance.
• Able to speak clearly and listen attentively.
• Capable of recognizing and distinguishing letters and numbers (both visually and aurally) and remembering their sequence.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Capable of lifting and moving merchandise of up to 60 lbs.
• Able to push/pull up to 300 lbs. using mechanical aids.
• Able to bend or stoop to floor-level shelves and reach shelves (eight feet) with the use of a stool or ladder when necessary.
• Must be able to get in and out of the back of the truck with parts while using a ramp when necessary.
• Able to stand and walk for the entire work shift.