Warehouse Loader

About Our Organization

Colonial Distributing Inc. is a leading independent grocery wholesaler located in Tampa. We offer a full range of products from top vendors throughout the world. With a group of solid professionals, we provide weekly direct store deliveries. We also have two Cash and Carry store locations to serve our customers, one in Tampa, FL and one in Pensacola, Florida. https://www.linkedin.com/company/colonialdistributing/

The organization was founded in 1998 and the vision is to be the distributor of choice for our customers and suppliers through a diverse team of empowered industry leaders, while giving back to the communities where we live and serve.

Job Purpose

As the Warehouse Loader, you will be responsible for delivering products to the trucks in a manner that meets company standards for safety, security, productivity and maintaining a clean area of responsibility. Incumbent must ensure that the department’s functions are carried out in an efficient, timely manner and ensuring operation expectations are functioning smoothly.

Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to any duty as assigned)

· To secure, wrap, tag and correctly load all outbound orders or shipments.

· Cleaning out and maintain inbound trucks.

· Reporting all returned orders to credit associate.

· Teamwork, warehouse loaders communicate and coordinate with one another to perform duties and tasks and ensure all processes are done correctly

· Ensure outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage

· Carry or transport orders to and from the truck with pallet jacks

· Comply with OSHA and MSDS Standards

· Manage all duties as assigned.

Qualifications

· One year of Loader experience required

· Electric pallet jack experience is required

· Physical stamina, this position requires strong physical endurance

· Minimum High School Diploma or GED

· Good analytical and mathematical knowledge

· Ability to be flexible with work schedule on short notice

Working Conditions

This position works in a warehouse environment.

Physical Requirements

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. Job frequently requires standing, handling objects with hands, standing, walking, reaching, talking, hearing, and lifting over 70 lbs. stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Direct Reports

This position will not supervise.

Preferred Education or Experience

High School diploma required. Associate degree preferred but not required.

Shift and Expected hours of work

Up to 40 hours Monday to Friday (possible over-time and or weekend work). Work until required task are completed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Tampa, FL 33610 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tampa, FL 33610: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15