Platform Loader

Platform Loader

Platform Loader plays a crucial role in the efficient loading of products onto trailers, ensuring adherence to load sheets and maintaining a clean and organized work area. This entry-level position requires basic literacy skills, the ability to follow instructions, and a keen eye for detail. The Platform Loader is responsible for moving and loading products, conducting trailer checks, and supporting overall warehouse operations.

• Move product (stacks or racks) from packaging lines to the appropriate trailer or staging area.
• Organize product staging areas and lanes to facilitate efficient loading.
• Load products from the staging area to trailers, ensuring proper stacking and preventing shipment of damaged goods.
• Remove out-of-code products, check date and price codes regularly and label accordingly.
• Keep floor areas, including Bond St. Platform, private label dock, D-Center loading area, and empty tray area, clean and organized.
• Serve as a break person for other shipping employees on various lines and/or platforms.
• Work on the platform, including unloading in-bound (purchased) products.
• Complete paperwork (load sheets, block sheets) with accuracy and neatness.
• Perform trailer checks, including sweeping and checking for damage, and submit information to the department manager.
• Inform supervisors in advance of the floor inventory of empty trays and other equipment.
• Communicate with packaging employees to ensure accurate product counts on each truck, reconciling trailer paperwork to packaging wrap sheets.

• Maintain a safe working environment by following safety guidelines and reporting incidents to management.
• Promote employee safety in all areas of operations.

• Maintain cleanliness of the work area.
• Always follow proper Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

• Able to count and perform basic math.
• Able to read and comprehend department materials and specifically load sheets.
• Capable of lifting or maneuvering up to 50 pounds.
• Able to stand for long periods.
• Able to reach approximately 7 feet high to move product.
• Physically capable of moving to all areas of the plant.
• Able to view products and determine adherence to quality control standards.
• Able to read, comprehend, and practice necessary safety procedures, signs, etc.
• Performance of other duties deemed by management to be an integral part of the job.

At the H&S Family of Bakeries, we value our team members and make it a priority to offer competitive compensation that encourages longevity with the company and long-term growth. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive and affordable benefits packages, including medical/dental/vision, short term disability, retirement savings, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program and of course - cool company swag.

We are an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.