Summary:  Associate will be responsible for and involved with loading and unloading of salvage, plastic pallet, wood and chep trailers. Associate will be responsible for dock sanitation at the end of shift.  Associate must be able to safely and efficiently operate a pallet jack, sit down and stand up forklift. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Move levers and press dead man pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus. Position forks under, over, or around loaded pallets, boxes, products, or materials, and transports load to designated area. Unload and stack product by raising and lowering lifting device. Load or unload materials (milk & egg crates, cardboard & plastic, load bars, pallets, shelving, etc.) onto or off trailers Separate salvage items to be delivered to appropriate locations Keep work area clean and clear of debris. Bail cardboard and plastic Cross training may be required Follow company's policies and procedures.

Other duties as may be assigned or required.

Competency:  To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:  Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments. Interpersonal - Maintains confidentiality; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings. Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests. Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information. Quality Management - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability. Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Conserves organizational resources. Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment. Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values. Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values. Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; 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; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments. Initiative - Volunteers readily; Asks for and offers help when needed. Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities. Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments. 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 - Completes work in timely manner, Works quickly. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other associates of the organization.

Math Ability:
Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divide in units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability: 
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills: 
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of MDS yard management system and VLM time system.

Certificates and Licenses: 
Must pass forklift certification

Other requirements:
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must abide by Company dress code
Must be able to work required shift

Supervisory Responsibilities: 
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the associate is regularly exposed to humid, warm or cold conditions (weather); work near moving mechanical parts; ABLE TO WORK IN A COLD ENVIRONMENT -20°F

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The associate must regularly lift and /or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision. While performing the duties of this Job, the associate is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 

Additional Information Posting Date: Jan 29, 2025 Compensation