Warehouse Loader Coke Farm
San Juan Bautista, CA - USA
Job Summary
The Role: The Loader is responsible for the safe accurate and timely loading of outbound customer orders onto delivery trailers. Working closely with Dispatch Drivers and Shipping leadership this position ensures all shipments are loaded according to routing requirements verifies order accuracy and maintains strict compliance with dock and forklift safety procedures. The ideal candidate possesses strong forklift operating skills attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient shipping operation.
(*Full Time / PM Shift / Non-seasonal)
Essential Duties and Responsibities (any combination of the following job duties):
- Operate single and single-double forklifts safely and efficiently within shipping and loading dock areas.
- Fill out paperwork for truck inspection for each truck to be loaded.
- Perform required trailer safety checks prior to loading including:
- Confirming trailer parking brakes are engaged.
- Verifying wheel chocks are properly secured.
- Ensuring dock plates and loading platforms are fully lowered and secured before entering the trailer.
- Load trailers according to dispatch instructions route requirements and driver load requests.
- Verify products pallet counts quantities and order information prior to loading to ensure shipment accuracy.
- Inspect completed orders and identify discrepancies before shipments depart.
- Ensure outbound loads are staged and loaded in a manner that minimizes product damage and supports delivery efficiency.
- Follow all company forklift operating procedures and safety regulations.
- Report accidents near misses equipment damage product damage or safety concerns immediately to management.
- Monitor dock activity and ensure drivers remain clear of active loading zones.
- Prevent unauthorized use of company forklifts pallet jacks or other equipment.
- Communicate shipment concerns inventory discrepancies loading delays and safety issues to Dispatch and Management.
- Maintain a clean organized and safe shipping dock environment.
- Follow all instructions provided by Dispatchers Supervisors and Management.
- Comply with all company food safety quality and workplace safety standards.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
- All employees are responsible for food safety and are expected to immediately notify their manager supervisor or designated food safety personnel of any condition practice product or situation that may compromise food safety food quality regulatory compliance or product integrity.
Qualifications :
Required Qualifications
- Minimum three (3) year of forklift experience preferred.
- Experience operating both single and single-double forklifts.
- Experience loading and securing outbound shipments in a distribution warehouse or shipping environment.
- Experience verifying orders and ensuring product accuracy before shipment.
- Strong understanding of shipping dock safety practices and trailer loading procedures.
- Ability to accurately follow written and verbal instructions.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
Preferred Qualifications
- Forklift Certification.
- Experience in produce distribution food distribution or cold storage operations.
- Experience working with shipping documentation manifests load sheets or warehouse management systems (WMS).
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
This is a safety-sensitive position.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employees Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
We do not provide H1-B sponsorships at this time.
Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors including but not limited to the individuals qualifications experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
Charlie's Produce - Who We Are Charlie's Produce is a privately owned wholesale produce company. We are the largest privately owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast, and we are growing. The secret to our success in this industry is PEOPLE! We strive to hire the best and we reward ... View more