Warehouse Loader

This position is for 2399 Wehrle Dr, Buffalo, NY 14221

Position Mission:
This position will be responsible for several tasks, including staging, shrink-wrapping, and loading products based on trip numbers and store numbers as received from the packing and pulling areas of the stockroom. The role involves preparing palletized loads for shipment by shrink-wrapping products to ensure safe transportation or storage, as well as ensuring the safe and proper balancing and placement of products. Additionally, this position assists in safe and proper pallet building and selecting products for specific routes.
Candidates must be available to work Monday - Friday between 7am - 8pm, with occasional weekend work.

Responsibilities:

• Stage products on pallets, shrink-wrap them to prevent loss, and load pallets onto trucks.
• Inspect trailers for suitability before loading.
• Ensure that the correct parts are placed on the correct truck, packing the right parts for delivery to the correct customers with accuracy and speed, and mapping out the organization of loading customer orders from skids to trucks.
• Operate a pallet jack or forklift as needed.
• Maintain the integrity of products through proper handling and storage.
• Keep the work area clean to avoid potential accidents and to allow for rapid loading.
• Pull stock orders until it's time to load trucks, as needed.
• Assist with processing other DC shuttles.
• Work in a safe manner following all safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.
• Experience, Education, and Abilities:

• High School Diploma or 6 months of equivalent work experience required.
• Forklift certification 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.
• Should have basic computer skills.
• Capable of lifting and moving merchandise of up to 60 lbs.
• Able to push/pull up to 300 lbs. using mechanical aids, such as hand trucks, barrel dollies, hydraulic lifts, etc.
• 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 a truck with parts while using a ramp when necessary.
• Able to stand and walk for the entire work shift.
• Work Environment:While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, hazardous materials, and outside weather conditions of extreme heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Not the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by joining our Talent Community on jobs.genpt.com or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interests!GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer, and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience, and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.Location: 2399 Wehrle Drive, Buffalo, New York 14221

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.75 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Warehouse: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person