service professional who assists with shipping operations in warehouses and shipping facilities. Loaders also work for home and garden stores and furniture stores. While the Loader's main duties are loading and unloading shipping trucks, they also perform various duties that can change from day to day based on the needs of the business.
Additional tasks and job duties include preparing shipments, conducting inspections of merchandise, managing inventory and assisting with warehouse maintenance and cleaning tasks. When working in retail establishments, Loaders are typically responsible for loading merchandise into customer vehicles and replenishing inventory.
Loader skills and qualifications
A successful candidate should possess the following prerequisite skills and qualifications necessary to perform the wide range of job duties and excel in this position:
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Excellent communication skills
Ability to lift heavy items weighing up to 75 pounds (or more if applicable)
Knowledge of specific tools and equipment necessary to perform required duties
Basic knowledge of computers and inventory software
Strong attention to detail
Willingness to work as a team player
Valid driver's license and forklift driver certification (when required to use a forklift in warehouse settings)
Ability to meet deadlines
Loader experience requirements
Some employers hire Loaders as entry-level workers and provide on-the-job training, while others may prefer to hire candidates with previous employment in the shipping and handling industry. If you're looking to hire an experienced Loader, some requirements may include experience in package handling, past employment in a distribution center or warehouse and 1 to 2 years of experience as a shipping clerk. Since Loaders are often required to perform inventory tasks, such as sorting shipments and inspecting merchandise, previous employment in retail settings (grocery clerk, stock associate) may also be helpful.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ?2,500.00 - ?3,500.00 per month
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