We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time. We are seeking a reliable Loader to join our team. This role is responsible for loading and unloading merchandise safely and efficiently, ensuring products are handled with care and prepared for shipment. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and take pride in accuracy and safety, this is a great opportunity for you! Responsibilities Load and unload merchandise from trailers, trucks, or pallets. Verify product counts and inspect items for damage before loading. Secure loads using straps, shrink wrap, or other safety measures. Operate manual or powered equipment (pallet jacks, forklifts) as needed. Maintain a clean and organized loading area. Follow all safety guidelines and company procedures. Assist with general warehouse duties when required. Qualifications Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods. Basic knowledge of loading techniques and safety practices. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Experience in warehouse or loading operations preferred (0–2 years). Education High school diploma or equivalent required. Benefits Competitive pay. Health, dental, and vision insurance options. Holiday differential. Employee discount
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Role overview
Job description
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Position Summary
Perform various duties to check orders and load store merchandise onto trailers, and remove and palletize store returns, empty trays, and other materials from returning trailers.]
Essential Functions
- Prepare trailer for loading; receive wave sheet indicating loading sequence and expected store cube.
- Obtain all merchandise delivered at the trailer and stack into stable loads.
- Verify product counts and inspect items for damage before loading.
- Receive RX sheets for daily store deliveries and verify RX tote quantities against actual quantity received.
- Load merchandise onto trailer manually — stacking/packing securely to minimize imbalance, movement, and damage in transit (heavy cases on lower level, lighter cases on upper level).
- Work both palletized and fluid (floor-loaded) lanes; load Non-Con (non-conveyable) products.
- Secure loads using straps, shrink wrap, boards, or load bars between store orders and at the end of the load.
- Separate store orders as required and close trailer at load completion; lock trailer doors, secure with a red lock, and give the seal number to the Lead.
- Remove and palletize store returns, empty trays, and other materials from returning trailers.
- Operate manual or powered material handling equipment (pallet jacks, forklifts) as needed.
- Maintain a clean, organized loading area; follow all safety and housekeeping procedures.
- Assist other departments/general warehouse duties as directed.
Required Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Ability to read, write, and count accurately.
- Ability to operate and become certified as an operator of motorized material handling equipment.
- Ability to stand for extended periods; frequent bending, reaching, stooping, walking, standing, and climbing.
- Good written and verbal communication skills; detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
- Normal eyesight (natural or corrected).
- Ability to lift up to 100 lbs. (some postings note occasional lifting in excess of 60 lbs.).
- Ability to work overtime as required.
- Must meet DEA background requirements per CVS policy (applicable at Rx-handling DCs).
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous warehouse experience (0–2 years
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40Time Type
Full timePay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$17.00 - $25.65This 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.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
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We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
What they are looking for
Skills & requirements
Qualification
Good written and verbal communication skills; detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy
Hiring company
Cvshealth
America's leading health solutions company, CVS Health® provides advanced health care from pharmacy services and health plans to health and wellness.
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