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Overview
Responsible for unloading freight from the various trucking companies with or without manual or powered
equipment at assigned location at the direction of the Supervisor and Site Manager.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(Other job duties may be assigned)
Associate handles the unloading and breaking down of freight at an adequate pace
Associate might be trained to operate forklift/electric pallet jack
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach
with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or
crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and move
up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and move fifty to seventy-five pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job
include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Warehouse experience a plus.
Experience operating a forklift / Electric Pallet Jack preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED
Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
Communication - Ability to read, write and understand English.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the work.
Willingness and ability to perform manual work following verbal and written instructions.
Prior experience operating a forklift and pallet jack a plus, but not required. Will train and certify associates holding
positions requiring the use of such equipment.
Other
Transportation
$32k-40k (estimate)
11/16/2022
10/23/2025
meritlogistics.com
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA
1,000 - 3,000
2012
CESAR RAUL SCOLARI
$50M - $200M
Transportation
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