A Loader, or Loader Operator, is an individual who typically works in a warehouse, shipping facility or retail outfit and handles incoming and outgoing shipments. Their duties include loading and unloading shipping trucks and shipping containers, verifying shipping route schedules and checking orders for accuracy prior to shipping.
Un Loader debe ser capaz de cumplir con varias funciones y responsabilidades. Las siguientes son algunas funciones y responsabilidades que un Loader debe ser capaz de ejecutar:
- Loading packaged shipments onto shipping trucks
- Bundling packages prior to loading
- Operating hand trucks for loading of individual packages
- Unloading incoming shipments from shipping trucks and transporting to warehouses
- Logging inventory
- Recording changes to scheduled shipments
Un Loader competitivo tendrá ciertas habilidades y calificaciones, incluyendo:
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to lift heavy items weighing up to 75 pounds (or more if applicable)
- Knowledge of specific tools and equipment necessary to perform required duties
- Basic knowledge of computers and inventory software
- Strong attention to detail
- Valid driver’s license and forklift driver certification (when required to use a forklift in warehouse settings)