Receiving Unloader
Northern Tool + Equipment
About the Role
To unload and stage incoming shipments in preparation for the Receiving and Putaway process.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure information on bills of lading matches the trailer and container to be unloaded.
- Adhere to standard operating procedures for full pallet and container unloading.
- Break down loads and ensure like items are placed on appropriate pallets.
- Transport completed pallets and bulk products to the designated staging area, ensuring correct placement of items.
- Remove debris from trailers and containers.
- Maintain work areas in a neat and orderly condition.
- Work safely and comply with all established safety rules and practices.
- Inform supervisor of important developments, potential problems, and related information necessary for effective management.
- Coordinate and communicate plans and activities with others as appropriate to ensure a coordinated work effort and team approach.
- Perform related work as apparent or assigned.
Qualifications
- High School education or equivalent.
- Ability to work a schedule based on the understanding of responsibilities and priorities.
- Ability to accurately read and match numbers.
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions and communicate to personnel.
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude and work in a manner that promotes a safe working environment.
- Ability to contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Ability to obtain equipment license or power equipment certification as required.
Physical Demands
- Ability to stand and walk throughout the facility during the required length of the shift.
- Frequently required to bend, stoop, push, and pull objects.
- Regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
- Specific vision abilities include depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to talk and hear.
- Ability to lift up to 70-100 pounds on a continuous basis.
- Ability to work at heights up to 35 feet.
- Ability to operate forklift, motorized pallet jack, or other power equipment as necessary.
Personal Protective Equipment Required
- Protective hand wear required (gloves issued for individual assignment).