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About GLS:
General Logistics Systems (GLS) Company is an established provider of time-critical package and freight shipping solutions that has been operating in more than 40 countries across Europe for over 30 years, generating annual revenue totaling well above $4 billion.
We've taken our unique but proven business model stateside, where we intend to shake up the market with a truly combined express parcel, premier less-than-truckload (LTL), dedicated and freight brokerage offering that's faster and more flexible than our competitors'.
We passionately believe that our success depends on our customers' success, which informs the 'why' and 'how' of everything we do. At this pivotal stage in our growth journey, we are looking for like-minded individuals to help us build a new kind of logistics company...one that makes customers' lives easier and plays an active role in their achievements.
Does this sound like you? If so, please apply to join GLS-US and keep an eye out for future openings as we expand!
Position Summary: Loads, unloads, and moves freight on dock by performing the following duties:
- Reads manifests or follows oral instructions to ascertain freight to be moved. Opens trailers.
- Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets by hand.
- Loads materials into vehicles and installs bracing, rope, or dunnage to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
- Counts, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on control copy and manifest.
- Loads truck for local drivers.
- Lifts heavy objects by hand or with pallet jacks or hand trucks and cleans work area.
- Shovels loose materials such as absorbent to clean up liquid spills into containers such as barrels.
- Operates forklift (after being certified) to assist in loading or moving materials and products.
Requirements:
No prior experience necessary. For the right candidates, we will train!
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. Must be able to successfully pass drug/physical and background screening.
EEO Commitment:
GLS US Freight, Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply to at GLS and we strive to select the best qualified applicant for each position in our organization. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. GLS complies with all laws and regulations relating to employment discrimination, and is always committed to doing what's right.
