Dock Loader Job at Calise Bakery in Providence

Summary: Assist in the shipping of bakery products. Must understand English and Spanish as communication to our workforce is an essential part of this position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Unload all stales and place in designated stale area
• Shrink wrap all pallets and stage for shipping Coordinator to prepare to ship
• Work with the receiving department to make sure any incoming product staged on the dock is moved off the dock same day.
• Load trucks per-shipping dept instructions.
• Responsible to check the refer temp/fuel send report to QA end of day
• Do a count of equipment on hand to make sure there is enough equipment for the shift.
• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards
• Use computer system to record completion of work orders in a timely and accurate manner
• Move packaged goods from traying area to assigned location in shipping or storage area.
• Lift finished products, and packed items manually or using lifting aids

* Accurately count finished products to determine if product orders are complete

* Mark or tag identification on trays, stacks or boxes as necessary

* Read work order, instructions, or other documentation necessary to complete the task

* Examine products or work to verify conformance to specifications

* Load, unload, or stack trays, materials, or boxes, etc.

* Responsible for participating in all activities set out by the company in support of the Food Safety Modernization Act.

* Cover for Shipping Coordinator for breaks, lunch, vacation, etc.

* Maintain a clean & safe work area at all times, as well as maintain all Food Plant GMP's

* Everyone has responsibility to support and follow our Food Safety and Food Defense programs.

* Any other associated tasks as seen necessary by supervisory personnel.

Physical Requirements:

* Must be 18 years or older and work/stand up to a maximum of 12 hours per day

* Repetitive movement, bending or twisting; bend to grasp objects and climb ladders

* Stand and walk for extended periods of time, up to 4 hours without a break

* Bend and lift loads not to exceed 50 pounds unassisted or 100 pounds with assistance.

* Demonstrated proficiency in the proper use of equipment and computers

Work Environment:

* Working in very hot temperatures (>90 degrees F) seasonally

* Pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery

* Ability to work in a noisy environment with the possibility of being exposed to flour, gluten, eggs and wheat via inhalant or food handling

* Must be able to work a variety of shifts including weekends, evenings and holidays

* Must be able to work on a variety of floor surfaces including tile and concrete

Intellectual Requirements:

* Being exact or highly accurate

* Writing, reading comprehension, speaking, communicating, strong mathematic skills

* Computer literate

* Bi-lingual a plus