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Distribution Center Loader

NAPA Genuine Parts Company · Mount Vernon, IL · Full time

Posted Jun 12, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you saw a coworker doing something unsafe. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Willingness to speak up on safety, which matters around forklifts, trailers and heavy loads.

How do you keep your work area clean when you're moving fast all shift?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that a cluttered dock causes accidents and slows loading for everyone.

Tell me about a job where you had to be both fast and accurate. How did you keep from trading one for the other?

What they are checking: Their approach to speed versus accuracy, the core tension in every loading shift.

What would you do

How would you plan the order of loading when a truck has several stops on its route?

What they are checking: Thinking ahead so the first stop's freight comes off first and drivers don't dig through the load.

The truck is scheduled to leave in twenty minutes and you notice one pallet has the wrong store number on it. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop and fix an error under time pressure rather than shipping it and hoping it works out.

When loading is slow, you may be asked to pull stock orders. How do you feel about switching between tasks during a shift?

What they are checking: Flexibility to help where needed instead of standing around between loads.

About the work

How do you make sure the right parts end up on the right truck when you're loading several store orders at once?

What they are checking: Their checking habits, since a mis-loaded pallet means a store and its customers go without parts.

Before you load a trailer, what are you looking for when you inspect it?

What they are checking: Whether they know to check floors, walls, doors and cleanliness so product isn't damaged or lost in transit.

Walk me through how you build and shrink wrap a pallet so it travels safely.

What they are checking: Practical knowledge of weight balance, heavy on the bottom, and wrapping tight enough to prevent shifting and loss.

Have you operated a pallet jack or forklift before? Tell me how you check one before using it.

What they are checking: Equipment experience and whether pre-use safety checks are a habit rather than something skipped.

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The full job description

As published by NAPA Genuine Parts Company.

Position Mission : This position will be responsible for, among other things, stages, shrink wraps and loads products by trip number and store number as it is received from the packing and pulling areas of the stockroom. Prepares palletized loads for shipment by shrink-wrapping product to ensure safe transportation or storage, including safe and proper balancing and placement of products. Additionally, this position assists with safe and proper pallet building and selects products for specific routes. Responsibilities: • Stages product on pallets, shrink wraps to prevent loss, and loads pallets on trucks • Inspects trailers for suitability before loading • Ensures correct parts are placed on the correct truck – p acks the right parts for delivery to the right customers with accuracy and speed, maps out the organization of loading customer orders from skids to trucks • Operates pallet jack or forklift as needed • Maintains the integrity of products through proper handling and storage • Keeps work area clean to avoid potential accidents and to allow for rapid loading • Pulls stock orders until time to load trucks as needed • Assists with processing other DC shuttles • Works in a safe manner following all safety procedures, rules and regulations • Performs all other duties as assigned by management Experience, Education, and Abilities: • High School Diploma or 6 months of equivalent work experience required • Forklift certified preferred • Regular, reliable, predictable attendance • Able to speak clearly and listen attentively • Capable of recognizing and distinguishing letters and numbers (both visually and aurally) and remembering their sequence • Should have basic computer APGJCe skills • Capable of lifting and moving merchandise of up to 60 lbs. • Able to push/pull up to 300 lbs. using mechanical aids, such as hand trucks, barrel dollies, hydraulic lifts, etc. • Able to bend or stoop to floor-level shelves and be able to reach shelves (eight feet) with use of stool or ladder when necessary • Must be able to get in and out of the back of truck with parts while using a ramp when necessary • Able to stand and walk for entire work shift Work Environment: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, hazardous materials, outside weather conditions of extreme heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This position offers an hourly rate of $20.50. Many of our hourly positions have pay progression with set starting rates and you reach the top end of this range within 12 months of hire. For other positions, the starting rate will be determined based on individual skills, experience, and qualifications. We value the unique contributions of each team member and encourage candidates to discuss their backgrounds during the interview process. Benefits: Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match. Paid Time Off: Vacation, personal days, holidays, sick days, and paternal leave Additional Perks: Employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and wellness programs. Not the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by joining our Talent Community on jobs.genpt.com or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest! GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

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