Loader 1

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Job Summary:
Responsible for formulating and carrying out a loading plan to load company trailers in accordance with driver’s (Local or OTR) pre-specified route. Knowledge of DOT regulations pertaining to load weight and load width is required along with truck driving skills, especially truck backing in order to move truck from department to department.

Physical Requirements: Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion Function in the Job: Heavy work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Job Function:

1. Safe operation of tractor pulling flatbed trailer on company property especially backing up truck in order to move truck from department to department.

2. Formulate a workable loading plan which will allow the truck to be loaded considering the following variables:

a. Material size

b. Material shape

c. Material weight

d. Driver Stop/Unloading Sequence

e. DOT Regulations

3. Accurately checks to ensure both proper material and proper quantities of material is sent to the truck by warehouse personnel. This is done through the proper use of:

a. Tape Measures

b. Calipers

c. Yard Scales

d. Verification of item descriptions on work copies

4. Loaders must be able to climb up and down from tractors and onto and off of trailers.

5. Must be able to lift 50 pounds routinely.

6. Possess ability to frequently stand, bend, push, squat, and use pry bar in order to position material correctly on trailer.

Required Skills:
a. Tape Measures

b. Calipers

c. Yard Scales

d. Verification of item descriptions on work copies

e. Operate a overhead crane