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Job Description:
Handlers unload trailers delivering product to grocery and general merchandise distribution warehouses. Handlers use powered industrial equipment (forklifts and pallet jacks) as the primary means of removing product from the trailer; however, hand stacking cases of product is an integral and repetitive part of the unloading process. Work is performed in a warehouse setting and is physically demanding. Consequently, handlers must be capable of consistently, efficiently and safely performing such work. Moderate twisting and turning of the body is necessary in maneuvering the pallet jack and in observing safe paths of travel. It is a full-time job that may include break(s) and/or a lunch period based on daily hours worked.

Duties:
Unloading
* Handlers are expected to work productively and safely in ALL areas of the job and are required to maintain a clean and uncluttered work area to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Handlers are required to continually pick up cardboard, plastic and wood pieces from the work area..
* The handler is typically assigned to work in a specific department (grocery 40°-120°, general merchandise 40°- 120°, freezer 20°- 35°, perishable 30°- 45°, etc.) but may be assigned to other departments as needed, depending on the workload.
* It is the handler’s responsibility to ensure that he/she wears or has access to appropriate clothing to support his/her ability to perform adequately in any operational department and/or environment. FHI issues t-shirts and sweatshirts. It is the handler’s responsibility to purchase required safety toed footwear and gloves.
* Handler is required to have and maintain his/her FHI provided compensation notebook for tracking and verifying the accuracy of his/he r production.

In some instances, cases of product are hand stacked. Some are listed below:
* Typically, only items of like kind are allowed to be on a single pallet. Therefore, if multiple items are present on the same pallet, hand stacking is required to sort and separate the cases of product onto pallets.
* Hand stacking of cases is required when a pallet(s) is shipped with too many layers of product to fit the pallet into the slot of the storage racks. Reducing the amount of layers on a pallet is referred to as “breaking down” product. Overhead reaching may be required. The reverse can also occur, the need to build-up the product or add layers to a pallet.
* Hand stacking of cases is required when the pallet that the cases of product are stacked upon is of unacceptable quality. The transferring of all cases from one pallet to another is referred to as “rest acking”.
* Hand stacking of all cases will also be required on loads that are categorized as “Floor Loads.” A floor load is a load in which all cases on the trailer are stacked on the floor. The handler’s responsibility will be to place the correct amount of cases on pallets according to the guidelines in the unloader report and/or Ti-Hi Sheet.
* Product is secured by a number of methods to prevent the product from shifting and being damaged in transit. Therefore, you may be required to cut, remove and discard these various materials so that you can perform the necessary work to the load. Thesematerials include plastic wrapping, corner cardboard bands, metal bands, netting and dunnage bags.
* Pallets are an essential part of the unloading process. Pallets weigh an average of 35 pounds but can weigh as much as 65 pounds. Cases of product must be stacked atop pallets of acceptable quality so the product can be transported within the warehouse and ultimately be stored in the racking system. A Handler can expect to process between 50-200+ pallets on any given day.

Qualifications:
Ability to speak, read and write English for effective communication and exhibit the ability to comprehend directions and report or convey information. Basic Math skills. A Handler must interact respectfully and courteously with co-workers, customers and vendors. Handlers must have the ability to lift, walk, bend, twist, reach, push and squat the majority of the work day. Handlers must be able to handle cases weighing from 25 to 95 pounds and can expect to handled between 50 and 200+ pallets on any given day. (Average weight is between 35 and 65).

Compensation :
Non-Exempt
Production

Salary: US$400.00 - US$600.00 per week + Production Based Pay