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Loader 1st Shift

AT CVS Health
CVS Health

Loader 1st Shift

Jersey City, NJ

Bring your heart to CVS Health. Every one of us at CVS Health shares a single, clear purpose: Bringing our heart to every moment of your health. This purpose guides our commitment to deliver enhanced human-centric health care for a rapidly changing world. Anchored in our brand - with heart at its center - our purpose sends a personal message that how we deliver our services is just as important as what we deliver.

Our Heart At Work Behaviors™ support this purpose. We want everyone who works at CVS Health to feel empowered by the role they play in transforming our culture and accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver solutions to make health care more personal, convenient and affordable.Job Type: Full Time 40 hours per week position - Monday to Friday

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Shift Hours: First Shift - 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Work Location: In person, ability to commute to Jersey City, NJ 07306 (Required)Join Our Team at CVS Health's Brand-New Bulk Distribution Center!

We are thrilled to announce the opening of our brand-new bulk distribution center in Jersey City. This cutting-edge facility is a key part of our expansion and represents a significant investment in our community and our future.

Why You'll Love Working Here:
  • Be Part of Something Big: Our new distribution center is designed to modernize and optimize our operations and set new standards in efficiency, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Join us at the forefront of this exciting journey!
  • Modern Work Environment: Work in a brand-new facility equipped with the latest technology and amenities. Experience a clean, safe, and dynamic workplace.
  • Career Growth Opportunities: As we expand, so do your opportunities. We are committed to promoting from within and providing our team members with the tools and training they need to succeed.
  • Amazing Culture: At CVS, we bring our established Heart at Work Behaviors creating an engaging, respectful, and inclusive atmosphere where our colleagues reflect the diversity of our community and customers.
Position Summary: A Brief Overview What you will do:
  • Uses forklifts, pallet jacks, or other equipment to safely move and position the items onto the vehicle.
    Inspects for damages, defects, or any other issues that could impact the quality of the products and reports any quality concerns to supervisors or appropriate personnel to ensure that only high-quality goods are loaded for delivery.
  • Arrange load onto trailer or other transportation vehicles securely and efficiently.
  • Arranges load requirements to maximize trailer use and minimize imbalance, unnecessary movement,
  • and damage.
  • Conducts preliminary safety checks of equipment, checks orders, and verifies trailer size and number.
  • Maintains a safe and clean working environment by following safety guidelines.
  • Wrap or secure items to prevent damage during transport.
  • Contributes to maintaining accurate inventory records and helps to track stock levels, monitor product availability, and ensure accurate record-keeping.
  • Ensures that the correct products, quantities, and specifications match the order requirements which involves checking labels, SKU numbers, and other identifying information to avoid any discrepancies.
    Determines that the weight distribution on the truck is balanced to maintain stability and prevent accidents during transportation.
  • Coordinates with warehouse personnel, drivers, or other loaders to ensure smooth loading operations.
  • Understand Basic Cross dock functions such as Unload product from incoming trucks, trailer, or containers efficiently, inspect shipment for damages and accuracy, and identify and separate product by destination.
  • Understand Basic Consolidation function such as determine the most efficient way to stack items to maximize pallet capacity, use stacking techniques that ensure stability and prevent product damage, and ensures pallet security with tape and shrink wrap.
Required Qualifications:
  • Ability to walk, stand, pull, climb, bend, reach, and stoop for an extended period of time.
  • Occasional medium lifting requirements (0-20 lbs.) and an occasional heavy lifting requirement (up to 75 lbs.).
  • Ability to exercise sound judgement and work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to read, write, and count accurately.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Attention to detail for load accuracy
  • Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally (courteous and cordial).
  • Basic computer skills
  • Basic awareness of problem solving and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proven ability to be a collaborator who is comfortable working in a team-based environment.
  • Ability to work with different levels of colleagues with focus on customer service.
  • Ability to act competently in emergencies
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
  • Ability to work safely with and around operating mechanical systems.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule or overtime as required, to include shift rotation.
  • Ability to maintain predictable and reliable attendance
  • Has a sense of organization and cleanliness regarding work area
  • Familiarity with warehouse management system (WMS) is a plus.
  • 0-2 years of previous warehouse experience is preferred.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager/senior leadership.
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required Pay Range: The typical pay range for this role is: $17.00 - $32.74

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.

Benefits:
  • Competitive Wages: Earn a competitive hourly wage in a fast paced, rewarding environment and culture. Our distribution center offers wages designed to attract top-tier talent and recognize your hard work and dedication.
  • Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
  • Retirement Plans: 401(k) with company match to help you plan for your future.
  • Paid Time Off: Generous vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
  • Employee Discounts: Discounts on company products and services.
  • Professional Development: Opportunities for training, certifications, and career advancement.
  • Wellness Programs: Access to wellness programs, including gym memberships and mental health resources.
  • Life and Disability Insurance: Coverage to protect you and your family.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Support for personal and professional challenges.
  • Tuition Reimbursement: Financial assistance for continuing education.
For more detailed information on available benefits, please visit Benefits | CVS HealthHow to Apply:

Interested candidates can apply here.Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:$17.00 - $34.15This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.

In addition to your compensation, enjoy the rewards of an organization that puts our heart into caring for our colleagues and our communities. The Company offers a full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits. Eligible employees may enroll in the Company's 401(k) retirement savings plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also available for eligible employees. The Company provides a fully-paid term life insurance plan to eligible employees, and short-term and long term disability benefits. CVS Health also offers numerous well-being programs, education assistance, free development courses, a CVS store discount, and discount programs with participating partners. As for time off, Company employees enjoy Paid Time Off ("PTO") or vacation pay, as well as paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Number of paid holidays, sick time and other time off are provided consistent with relevant state law and Company policies.

For more detailed information on available benefits, please visit Benefits | CVS HealthWe anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 03/13/2025Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

Client-provided location(s): Jersey City, NJ, USA
Job ID: CVS-R0456755
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program