Truck Loader / Driver

Job Details: Job Location: Hickory Chair - Hickory, NC, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Day, Summary Job Description

This position is responsible for operating scanning tools to stage and load product into trailers and drive the straight truck 2 - 3 days a week.

Essential Duties

Manually loads and unloads shipments of furniture and related products to/from truck trailers
Uses scanner tool to stage product in warehouse and on trucks
Uses hand trucks and forklifts to transport items through the shipping or receiving area
Drive the straight truck to pick up or deliver items up to 3 days a week
Required to read and understand ship documents
Must follow all safety policies and procedures
All other duties as assigned

Qualifications: Position Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred
Previous experience is preferred
Valid driver's license and good driving record

Physical Requirements

The physical demands and work environment expectations described below 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.

Must be able to pass and maintain a DOT physical examination and possess a current DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate (Medical Card) as required for operation of company vehicles.

Must be able to walk and stand continuously throughout shift; sitting, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling and twisting as needed
Must be able to frequently push, pull, grasp and use foot to operate controls
Must be able to work in noisy environments
Frequently lifting/carrying objects up to 50 lbs.; occasionally up to 100 lbs. with assistance