Loader - Distribution Center - Afternoon Shift: 4pm

Reports to (title): Distribution Center Supervisor

Department: Distribution Centers

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Who is Drive DeVilbiss

Drive DeVilbiss has become a leading manufacturer of medical products with a strong and consistent track record of growth achieved both organically and through acquisitions. We are proud of our high-quality, diverse product portfolio, channel footprint and global operating scale. Our products are sold into the homecare, long-term care, retail, and e-commerce channels in more than 80 countries around the world.

“Leading the World with Innovative Healthcare Solutions that Enhance Lives”

Summary (Major Purpose of the Role):
The Loader is responsible for getting the right product to the right customer on time and damage free by loading customer orders onto carrier trucks and properly documenting each trailer load.

The primary product lines you'll oversee are durable medical goods ranging from canes to wheelchairs, in-home hospital beds and respiratory products. These products are critical to the lives of our customers and you'll be a part of leading this team in driving best-in-class metrics in Safety, Quality, Service, and of course, our People.

Main Activities/Responsibilities:

- Accurately loads trailers with customer orders
- Follow and adhere to daily checklist for trailers and all equipment
- Operates an electric pallet jack or pacer to transport product to load/unload trailers and organize Dock floor
- Transport freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, and delivery vehicles
- Utilize equipment to properly wrap and secure product to pallets
- Record numbers of pallets handled or moved, using load manifest sheets to record trailers loaded
- Maintain the accuracy of loading with proper Bill of Ladings (BOL)
- Verify orders are complete prior to shipping
- Communicate the status of trucks with supervisors and other coordinators
- Use of banding machine to strap pallets to the pallets as needed
- Develop an attitude and participate in an environment of continuous improvement.
- Ensure the compliance of safety norms to include maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe work area
- Other duties may be assigned

Competencies:

- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to follow verbal and written instructions

Reporting Relationships and Supervision:

- This position will report to the Distribution Center Supervisor.

Education and Experience:

- H. S. Diploma or equivalent
- Basic math skills
- Basic computer skills, e.g. PC, MS Office (Outlook, Word and Excel), RF scanners
- Able to use material movement equipment (e.g. pacers, pallet jacks, etc.)
- SAP or Warehouse Management System experience

Your Physical Demands/Work Environment:

- Physical activity includes walking, standing, bending, squatting, reaching above shoulders and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Competitive Benefits, Paid Time Off, 401(k) Savings Plan and Canada has the retirement savings plan.

“Drive DeVilbiss is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Drive DeVilbiss strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered person because of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and/or parental status, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information (including family medical history), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Drive DeVilbiss complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.”