Title: Loader/Order Picker
Employment Status: Full-Time, Seasonal
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Shipping Supervisor
Date: September 2, 2026
Summary/objective:
The Loader/Order Picker Position is responsible for picking and pre-staging orders, as well as loading trucks with various commodities according to the correct configuration and weight distribution outlined on the loading manifests.
Essential functions: (to include supervisory responsibilities – if applicable)
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Operates a forklift and/or pallet jack in a safe, efficient and precise manner
- Conducts pre-op inspection of forklift and completion of inspection report and report issues to supervision
- Inspects trailers for cleanliness and/or damage before loading product
- Loads product on trucks with correct configuration and weight distribution
- Utilizes scan guns to load products by commodity, size, and quantity
- Reads, understands, and executes Loading Manifests and Bill of Ladings
- Effectively communicates with supervision
- Manually stacks and re-stacks cartons
- Organizes and labels pre-staged and cross dock pallets
- Picks and pre-stages orders for both delivery and outbound trucks
- Verifies pallet tag quantities, builds orders, and scans product RTL with scan gun
- Operates machinery and equipment including, but not limited to scan guns, forklifts, forced air tunnels, dock plates, truck restraints, dock levelers, etc.
- Maintains high levels of productivity
- Follows verbal and written instructions from supervision
- Maintains awareness of all safety aspects and dangers of machinery
Additional functions:
Understands and follows all company rules and regulations, including but not limited to:
· Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
· Unikool Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
· Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP)
· Attendance, Work and Safety Rules
· Food Safety and Hygiene Policy
· Professionally represent the company to outside personnel.
· Follows verbal and written instructions from supervision
· Miscellaneous duties and tasks as assigned by Supervision
· Maintains cleanliness of cooling units inside and out
· Maintains an organized and clean work area
Competencies:
- Ability to communicate with supervision
- Self-starter, motivated and ability to work under minimal supervision
- Perform work in a safe manner
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team-oriented environment while maintaining a positive attitude
Work environment:
· Work in a 34-36 degrees Fahrenheit warehouse environment
· Work Monday to Saturday
· Work overtime when necessary
· Regular and consistent attendance mandatory
Required education and experience:
- Complete & pass company forklift certification test
- Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply & divide)
- Work in a fast-paced team-oriented environment while maintaining a positive attitude
Preferred experience:
- A minimum of 1 year of forklift driving and loading experience preferred
Compensation & Benefits
· $21.00 per hour guaranteed minimum; position is compensated under a piece-rate pay structure. Actual earnings may exceed $21.00 per hour based on piece-rate production
· Overtime: Time and one-half after 8 hours worked in a day and/or 40 hours worked in a workweek, as applicable.
· Health Benefits: Health benefits are available to eligible employees in accordance with Company plan terms.
· Paid Sick Leave: Up to 40 hours of paid sick leave.
· Paid Holidays: 7 paid holidays per year for eligible employees.
· Vacation Check: Eligible employees receive a vacation check once per season.
Benefits are subject to applicable eligibility requirements and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Affirmative Action/EEO statement:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - The Company assures equal employment opportunity with respect to recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, transfers, and promotions. All Company practices will be administered without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy and childbirth, age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), denial of FMLA leave, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law in terms and conditions of employment. Information provided on this application will not be used for any discriminatory purpose.
Pay: $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Forklift: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
