Loader - Ocean State Job Lot

Skills for Rhode Island’s Future is recruiting candidates for Ocean State Job Lot. Please read more about Skills for Rhode Island’s Future at the end of this job description.

COMPANY NAME: Ocean State Job Lot
JOB TITLE: Loader
LOCATION: North Kingstown, RI
HOURS: 3rd Shift

The Loader role within the Distribution Center (DC) at Ocean State Job Lot (“OSJL” or “Company”) is responsible to load merchandise on trailers utilizing powered pallet jacks and Radio Frequency (RF) scanner devices in a manner that meets Company established standards in safety, quality, and productivity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately complete and submit daily productivity sheets.
• Load and unload freight in priority order and in an efficient and safe manner, including but not limited to verifying trailer numbers and dock doors before loading.
• Sort and stack pallets and bales.
• Operate and inspect technology including walkie talkies, forklifts, and powered or manual pallet jacks.
• Properly seal and record trailers.
• Complete accurate RF scanning process.
• Consolidate merchandise in an accurate and safe manner.
• Complete proper and accurate documentation.
• Inspect and sign out equipment on a daily basis.
• Haul Return To Warehouse (RTWs), damages, and recalls to the designated areas.
• Maintain a neat, orderly, and clean work area to meet or exceed area safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Maintain compliance with standard operating procedures and OSHA standards.

Successful candidates will have:

• Successful completion of the Powered Equipment Training Program and attainment of license, as well as satisfactory completion of the Shipping Area Training Program, and associate proficiency tests.
• Ability to pass a math test.
• English speaking, reading, and comprehension skills; bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
• Ability to learn to use a RF scanner and a wrapping machine.
• Ability to operate powered industrial equipment and obtain any applicable license.
• Ability to meet area productivity, quality, safety, housekeeping, and attendance standards.
• Effective Communicator: You possess strong communication skills and have the ability to build and maintain a culture of trust and respect.
• Team Oriented: You are capable of embracing the ideas of others (even if they conflict with your own) for the sake of the Company. You commit time, focus, and energy to develop future OSJL leaders by motivating them around a common purpose and vision.
• Self-motivated: You can work with a minimum amount of supervision and be capable of strategically prioritizing multiple tasks in a proactive manner. You understand the tools and processes needed to meet larger strategic initiatives.
• Passionate: You must be passionate about online collaboration and ensuring our clients are successful; we love seeing hunger and ambition.

• Effective Communicator: You possess strong communication skills and have the ability to build and maintain a culture of trust and respect.
• Team Oriented: You are capable of embracing the ideas of others (even if they conflict with your own) for the sake of the Company. You commit time, focus, and energy to develop future OSJL leaders by motivating them around a common purpose and vision.
• Self-motivated: You can work with a minimum amount of supervision and be capable of strategically prioritizing multiple tasks in a proactive manner. You understand the tools and processes needed to meet larger strategic initiatives.
• Passionate: You must be passionate about online collaboration and ensuring our clients are successful; we love seeing hunger and ambition.

• Work Environment: the DC warehouse environment is characterized by temperature extremes, noise, movement of conveyors and equipment, and other conditions associated with the operation of a high-volume distribution center.
• Should be able to lift and move 50 lbs. of material on a regular basis. 
• Should be able to bend, lift, stretch, and reach both below the waist and above the head.
• Works primarily in a DC environment. Must be able to remain stationary and/or continually move for up to 10 - 12 hours per day.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
  perform essential functions.

For more information and a full job description, please visit Skills for Rhode Island’s Future website at www.skillsforri.com/jobs. Applicants interested in this position will be screened by Skills for Rhode Island’s Future and Ocean State Job Lot will make the final hiring decisions.

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