Truck Unload/Highbay at Kontoor — Hackleburg, AL

Who We Are:

Job Posting:

Truck Unloader

• Prepare trailer for unloading, raise dock door, break seal, engage dock plate leveler, lock in trailer, turn on lighting, inspect trailer and cases for damage etc.
• Scan cases off the conveyor or pallets using a radio frequency (RF) handheld device
• Manual load and unload freight
• Use max reach conveyor system
• Ensures cases are stacked in a neat and timely manner with a high level of quality.
• Observes all safety and work guidelines.
• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly manner
• Must be able to use a pallet jack and shrink wrap machine
• Transfers to other functions within the DC as directed by the supervisor on an as needed basis.
• Follow all safety requirements

Education/ Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

Skills

• Must be able to read shipping labels that are printed in English
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must have good quality and good attendance

Physical Demands

• Overhead reaching above shoulders and lifting required
• Bending, standing, stooping, pushing and pulling consistently
• Must be able to grasp cases, freight, garments and tools as required for each job
• Continuous long walking and standing hours
• Must be able to carry up to 50 pounds consistently.
• Must wear Steel toe Shoes

Typical Working Conditions

• May work around equipment, such as conveyors and rolling stock, which could contain hazards. Other exposures found in a distribution center such as high level of noise and dust may exist for this position.

Highbay

The primary function of the High Bay Operator is to stock storage racks and remove product from rack as needed to ensure product is accessible in the distribution center.

Piece rate duties to perform a variety of tasks within the distribution center that support the ability of the facility to fill and ship customer orders that meet customer requirements. This position requires an individual who is willing to transfer between jobs on an as needed basis.

Job Description

• Palletize freight, manually load/unload boxes.
• Operates forklift / high-bay to load and unload freight and manually sorts as needed
• Responsible for putting cartons into and removing from storage racks that are up to 40 feet high.
• Operate high bay in a safe and efficient manner
• Perform daily inspections of highbay and change battery as needed.
• Cross Train in picking, stocking, shipping, truck load and unloading palletize other areas are needed.

Skills

• Must be able to pass a written and driving high bay operator test
• Must be able to read pertinent information in English on a RF device and cartons
• Must have a high regard for quality and attendance
• Able to safely and efficiently operate a highbay, pallet jack and/or forklift.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds consistently
• Must be able to bend, stand, reach above shoulders, push, pull, stoop consistently
• Must be able to grasp boxes, bags, garments and tools required for each job
• Continuous standing required
• Must be able to work from a platform that reaches 40 feet high
• Steel toe shoes required

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