Truck Loader

PrideStaff is seeking a hard working Truck Loader for a metal fabrication company located in Matthews, NC. The ideal candidate has previous years of experience in flatbed tractor trailers loading and unloading.

Location: Matthews, NC 28105
Schedule: Monday through Friday 6:00am-4:30pm, occasional Saturday work required
Pay Rate: $20-$22/hr. 

Key Responsibilities:

The Truck Loader is responsible for the safe and secure loading of all canopy component parts on trailers for deliver to customer’s job sites.

• Pull materials ( i.e.- PVC pipe, drywall studs, boxes, pallets, gutters and panels) and place on trailer

• Load trailer using Hyster sit-down and Raymond stand-up forklifts and a Deshazo crane

• Use work order form to pull materials to be loaded on the trailer

• Layout a load plan for the trailer determining weight and lengths of materials

• Pull panel orders by unloading Rollform Department’s racks

• Set up trailer by laying down boards to balance steel if necessary

• Inform Supervisor of any materials needed to secure the load on the trailer

• Strap down material securely on trailer

• Knowledge handling international shipments (i.e.- weighting material and counting bundles and boxes for shipment)

• Keep rollform racks empty enabling the Rollform Department to continue running and loading deck panels on the racks

• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area

• Assist the Rollform Department when needed

• Empty dumpster if necessary

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills:

• • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to follow instructions and provide consistent work.
  • Experience operating a forklift.
  • Experience using a nail gun.
  • Understanding of how to use a tape measure.
  • Prior flatbed truck loading experience required.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Prolonged periods of standing.
  • Must have adequate balance and ability to climb, bend, stoop, squat.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.