Freight Sorter - Full Time

Rock Island IL

Description

Evans Resource Solutions is a respected and dependable provider of logistics staffing services in the US.  We were founded in 1929 in downtown Detroit.  We have grown and have a presence in most major markets in the Midwest.  One of our founding principles is that people make the difference.  We are looking for great, talented people to continue our growth and success. Our customer in Rock Island, Illinois has an openings Freight Sorters.  As a Freight Sorter you will unload freight from trailers and manually sort freight into different zones.  When the delivery vehicles arrive freight is then hand loaded into trailers. This is a full time position.  Shift is Monday through Friday, 11am to 8pm at the Rock Island terminal.  Employees will train during a day shift and transition to the 11am to 8pm shift.  Pay is $14 / hour with attendance bonus.  Medical, Dental and Optical benefits are available after 90 days of employment. Essential Job functions: Load and unload  shipments safely and move product as needed with a pallet jack. Check in, scan or count freight for accuracy and/or damage and infestation. Prepare necessary paperwork and submit to Operations Manager. Frequent & repetitive lifting using both hands/arms for items weighing  approximately 50 lbs. The lifting frequency may be in excess of 100 repetitions per shift. Frequent bending and twisting at waist/knees/neck while off-loading and loading trucks. Help maintain cleanliness of warehouse and building grounds. Handle customer products with integrity. Perform all duties in conformance with appropriate safety and security standards. Assist in warehousing operations as needed, and all other miscellaneous duties as requested by Supervisor. Responsible for awareness and compliance with warehouse work rules and company policies. The best candidates will have at least one year of experience in a fast paced cross dock or transportation terminal.   Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. Please submit your resume and any documentation we should consider. We will only accept and consider resumes/applications that are submitted through our company website at  www.evansdist.com/careers.aspx  Call our Human Resources Department if you have any questions (313)827-9180.