Job Description

Safely and efficiently unload/load trucks and perform final quality check on finished product and load on trailer per customer requirements

Position Scope: Communicate with department coworkers, manager, company and commercial drivers. Work in a production environment with exposure to tempurature change. Major challenges include proper loading of material on trucks to maximize usage of space.

Prerequisites

Education: Major duties and responsibilities of the job can be satisfactorily performed with a high school diploma or GED.

Experience: On the job training is provided.
Prior experience driving a fork lift.

Minimum qualifications: Must have have basic reading, writing, and math skills.
Basic computer knowledge.
Must be fork lift certified.

Follow Company rules and policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook
Maintain acceptable attendance
Maintain a clean and orderly work area
This job description reflects managment's assignment of the essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Critical features of this job are described under the heading below. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Essential Functions:
Must be forklift certified.
Load trucks in proper sequence.
Check loading tickets.
Lockout trailers before loading and unlock once loading is complete.
Use forklift to load trailers as needed.
Record and track information in inventory control system.
Verify trucks have been loaded properly.
Move stock in loading area as necessary.
Inspect trailers for damage.
Run manifest and bills of lading.
Handle finished bedding goods up to 75 lbs
Lock out and chock wheels.
Use computers to scan rolls.

Non-Essential Functions:
Perform weekly/monthly inventory count.
Material handle bedding goods in staging area.
Ensure that trailers are not damaged during loading.
Make sure dock bays and outside dock is clean.
Performs housekeeping on equipment and surrounding work area.
Make decision if trailer is ok to load. May call supervisor/truck shop as needed.

Competencies:
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Participates in meetings.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Able to read and interpret written information.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.