Package Handler

Package Handler

Second shift 2 PM - 10:30PM.

$18.50/hr

Express Employment is partnering with a top notch leadership team in Thief River Falls, MN with the experience needed to grow and develop your career.

• An open mind for new ideas and creative methods.
• A strong compensation and benefits package, including health, vision, dental, 401k with a strong match and much more!
• The Package Handler is responsible for loading/unloading packages onto or from appropriate trailer by scanning, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling packages up to 100 pounds in weight in a safe and efficient manner.
• Required to read labels, verify numbers, memorization and carrying out instructions and working rapidly for long periods of time.
• Most tasks are well defined and require general judgment or interpretation.
• This position requires a moderate level of supervision.
• This position will be responsible for loading/unloading packages onto/off of appropriate trailer by scanning, lifting, carrying, Required to read labels, verify numbers and carry out work instructions while achieving required productivity metrics.
• General housekeeping tasks including sweeping, unpacking, and “detrashing” of vehicles and/or shipments.
• Attend safety meetings as required and notify management immediately of any unsafe working conditions. May assist in orientation of new hire package handlers.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED, and 0-2 years of related experience.
• May require the ability to use PC and/or RF-based computer systems to perform tasks
• Knowledge of loading/unloading trailers preferred.
• Knowledge of shipping software including PScan preferred. Knowledge of NASCR cafe system (labeling system) preferred.
• Must exhibit promptness and attention to detail
• Contributes to a safe working environment
• Complete assigned tasks in a reasonable amount of time with a high level of accuracy
• May be required to have a Dangerous Goods certification and prepare shipments per Dangerous Goods requirements.
• Required to obtain Load
• T-stacking certification
• Required to obtain CAN inspection certification
• Customer service driven.
• Strong team player. Physical/Cognitive Requirements With or without accommodation:
• Ability to follow policies and procedures.
• Ability to read, write and interpret information.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Ability to sit/walk/stand for up to 10 hours per day.
• Ability to intermittently crawl, squat, climb, twist, bend, stoop, push or pull.
• Must possess visual acuity, i.e., close, distance, and color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to lift/carry items less than 50 pounds.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen.

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