PACKAGE HANDLER

Description

Purpose of Position

Our package handlers are our front-line employees and a very important part of GLS. They work diligently to sort and make sure packages are in the correct route, to ensure proper delivery timelines. They work closely as a team to make sure all the behind the scenes work is done safely and successfully, no day is the same. We are looking to expand our team with people that care about safety, quality and work at a fast pace.

Essential Job Functions

Scan and/or sort packages, load and unload trucks. Operate equipment such as forklift and pallet jacks. Comply with all warehouse safety rules and guidelines. Maintain a clean and organized work area. Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

Characteristics are relatively stable and frequently wet and/or humid. Maybe exposed to fumes, airborne particles, extreme heat and vibrations. The noise level is usually loud and the exposure risk to hazardous environmental conditions are moderate. Listed below are applicable special environmental conditions.

• Standing for prolonged periods of time is required.
• Regularly works in outside weather conditions.

Physical Requirements

• Rarely (0 – 12%)
• Occasionally (13 – 33%)
• Frequently (34 – 64%)
• Regularly (65 – 100%)

Seeing: See in the normal vision range with or without correction sufficient to read printed documents and to operate equipment. - Regularly (65 – 100%)

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction to communicate with others and be alert of moving equipment. - Regularly (65 – 100%)

Standing: Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time. - Regularly (65 – 100%)

Seating: Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time. - Regularly (65 – 100%)

Physical ability: Bending at the waist, stoops, kneeling, climbing, walking etc. as job may require. - Frequently (34 – 64%)

Climbing: Must be able to climb up and down a 3-foot-high ladder over a conveyor. Occasionally (13 – 33%)

Grasping/Feeling: Must have the dexterity to use a keyboard and handheld scanner as job may require. - Regularly (65 – 100%)

Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: Must be able to lift, pull and push up to 75 lbs. - Regularly (65 – 100%)

Lifting Requirements

0 – 25 lbs.- Regularly (65 – 100%)

26 – 50 lbs.- Regularly (65 – 100%)

51+ lbs. - Regularly (65 – 100%)

Requirements

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. An individual must also be willing to follow instructions and accept supervision, maintain a positive attitude toward their work and cooperate with co-workers and supervisors. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be able to lift 75 lbs.

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or one to three months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills: Ability to speak, read and interpret documents printed in English such as policies and procedures, freight bills, bills of lading, computer reports and printouts, invoices, and work orders. Ability to write in English routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills: Possess the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Skills and Abilities: Must have a pleasant, positive personality and the ability to get along well with supervisors, dispatchers, customers, and co-workers. Must project a clean cut, well-groomed appearance always.