Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible to load, unload, sort and verify freight that is returned to YRC. Move freight from trucks and into the warehouse to store returned freight.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Unload inbound shipments including verification of product count, assurance of no existing damage, completing required paperwork.
- Load outbound shipments including verification of product count, assurance of no existing damage, complete completing required paperwork.
- Assure inventory accuracy and adherence to customer quality programs.
- Complete Trailer inspections, housekeeping, cycle counting, forklift inspections and other assigned tasks.
- Operate forklift to move freight in a warehouse in a safe and efficient manner.
COMPETENCIES
- Adaptability - Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture); adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful.
- Building Trusting Relationships - Using appropriate interpersonal styles to establish effective relationships with customers and internal partners; interacting with others in a way that promotes openness and trust and gives them confidence in one’s intentions.
- Collaborating - Working cooperatively with others to help a team or work group achieve its goals.
- Communication - Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that help them understand and retain the message; listening actively to others.
- Continuous Learning - Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.
- Initiating Action - Taking prompt action to accomplish work goals; taking action to achieve results beyond what is required; being proactive.
- Work Standards - Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
BENEFITS
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Employee selected medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
- PTO and paid holidays
- 401k Retirement Plan
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Effective verbal, listening and interpersonal communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Forklift driving experience.
- Some computer experiences.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental working conditions vary and employee may encounter vibration, noise, odors, and extremes in temperature and wind as well as exposure to varied weather, varied surfaces, sharp edges, varied lighting and confined and congested areas and occasionally exposure to petroleum-based products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, oil, and grease.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, and maintain balance for extensive periods of time. The ability to frequently lift up to 55 lbs from floor to above the shoulder and horizontally and carry objects up to 100 feet. Occasionally lift up to 70 lbs. Seldomly lift up to 100 lbs. Ability to push/pull up to 128 lbs for extensive periods of time. Ability to perform repetitive tasks; stretch, turn, twist, and reach overhead; bend, crouch, squat, kneel and stoop for extensive periods of time. The ability to operate a forklift, dolly, hand truck, pallet truck, carts, and other equipment is necessary for loading and unloading freight.
Yellow Corporation, along with all subsidiary companies, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer