Loader, Transportation, General Labor

Description

Job Title:

Loader

Classification:
Non-Exempt

Reports to:

The Loader is responsible for safely and efficiently loading aluminum boats and related components onto trailers or transport vehicles for delivery to Sea Ark Boats customers. This role ensures that all boats are secured according to company standards and that shipping documentation is accurate and complete.

• Load boats onto trailers or trucks using forklifts, hoists, or other equipment
• Secure boats and components to prevent damage during transit
• Inspect boats for quality and completeness before shipment
• Coordinate with production and logistics teams to ensure timely and accurate shipments
• Complete and verify shipping paperwork, including bills of lading and load documentation
• Maintain a clean and organized loading area
• Perform routine inspections and maintenance of loading equipment

• Ability to operate forklifts, hoists, and other heavy equipment safely
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to read and interpret shipping documents and load instructions
• Team-oriented with good communication skills

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous experience in shipping, logistics, or warehouse operations (marine industry a plus)
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain one
• Valid driver’s license

• Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment where ambient air temperature can exceed outside air temperature occasionally.
• May involve working outdoors or in industrial environments
• Use of protective equipment such as gloves and safety glasses
• Must be able to bend at waist and knees, climb on and off ladders, equipment, or boats and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds when necessary.
• This is a safety sensitive position.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions, normal office environment or factory environment that is not climate controlled. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The factory in certain areas maintains a high fiberglass and dust environment.

Personal Protective Equipment might be required in certain areas of the factory including but not limited to safety glasses, respirator, hearing protection, gloves, and protective garments.

Employees in safety-sensitive positions must report to work fit for duty and must remain fit for duty throughout their workday. To be fit for duty, the employee must not be impaired by alcohol, illicit drugs, or medication.

Sea Ark Boats provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sea Ark Boats complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Sea Ark Boats expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Sea Ark Boats employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.