Shipper Loader

**This is a union position (Smart Local 105)**

Purpose:

Manually move freight, stock, or other materials or perform other general labor.

Education:

High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)

Skills:

Basic Skills

• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Work Context

Body Positioning

• Spend Time Standing
• Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
• Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
• Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
• Spend Time Lifting Heavy Objects (<50 lb)

Environmental Conditions​

• Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
• Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Pace and Scheduling

• Time Pressure

Work Attire

• Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection or Hard Hats.

Work Setting

• Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
• Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
• Outdoors, Under Cover

Tasks

• Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information.
• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
• Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, or containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, or other equipment.
• Sort cargo before loading and unloading.

Activities

Performing General Physical Activities

• Load, unload, or stack containers, materials, or products
• Move or fit heavy objects

Handling and Moving Objects

• Package goods for shipment or storage
• Wrap products

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

• Sort manufacturing materials or products

Controlling Machines and Processes​

• Use hand or power tools
• Use spray paint equipment
• Use two-way radio or mobile phone

Operating Forklifts

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

• Signal directions or warnings to coworkers

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

• Maintain safe work environment

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

• Perform safety inspections in manufacturing or industrial setting

Tools and Technology

Tools

Dollies

• Dollies

Forklifts

• Forklifts
• Lift trucks

Hammers

• Claw hanmers

Hand trucks or accessories

• Handtrucks

Pallet trucks

• Pallet jacks
• Pallet transport trucks

Superior Duct Fabrication, Inc. manufactures duct work and sheet metal products for the HVAC industry, as well as industrial dust collection and exhaust systems. Our goal is to provide superior service and high-quality products to our customers to enable them to meet their deadlines. We work closely with customers on a wide range of commercial projects all over the Western US, shipping from our 8 locations in Pomona and Camarillo Corona, Anaheim, Oceanside, California. Las Vegas, Nevada, Tempe, Arizona, and Columbus, OH.