OJS

 Characteristics of a Skilled Loader

 Uses "Hand to Surface"

(control of package until placed on next surface) 

 Safely uses all manual and mechanical load devices

 Check work area for packages, overgoods,

and loose labels

 Sweep floor of all empty trailers

(initial lineup)

 Check trailer for all leaks & holes,

report problems to supervisor

 Place retainer strap in "retainer ready position"

Secure the top left and top right fitting the highest slots on the left side of trailer,

nearest the door

 Position load equipment, rollers,

loader 24 or 20, chutes

Wrap up starts at beginning of sort.

Keep grating clear.

Scan the ULD code on inside of trailer,

so all packages will be linked

 Utilize walk into or out of trailer to load irregulars and straighten packages

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Maintain mental picture of space available

in the package wall

Minimize walking

by letting equipment bring the packages to you 

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Scan ALL packages & smalls bags

(follow "scan one, load one" method) 

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 Be Sure.

Load only those packages that you are certain belong in the load. 

 Building Walls

 Always attempt to place opening of the box up.

             Orient boxes that the ribs

or furrows (flutes)

are vertical to prevent damage

to a package

 Follow orientation instructions

printed on box,

arrows or this side up

 Option #1 -

cornerstone package 18 to 24 inches in depth 

and 24 inches in height

 Cornerstone loaded in left corner against previous wall.

No space between package and previous wall

 Option #2

Primary Shelf - 

Continue bottom shelf left to right keeping front of wall nearly flush.

Option #3

Secondary or new shelf -

If next selected package is taller than primary shelf,

start new shelf

Option #4

Fill empty space or level shelves-

If package is shorter than primary shelf:

 Determine height of next shelf,

Consider size of available packages

 Use of "Ts" or bridges

will aid in weight distribution

 Build at least 3 shelves per wall

to avoid columns

 Option #5

Large light for top-

Save large light packages for top of wall,

heavier packages at bottom

 Multi-power zone,

load from back to front,

filling all available space

 "Lock in" packages at top of trailer,

Utilizing ceiling ribs

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 Smalls bags should be loaded

as they arrive in the trailer

 Smalls bags should be loaded into walls beginning at mid-power zone and above.

Avoid loading smalls bags on the floor

or the bottom of walls.

 You  may recieve smalls bags at a time when it is not convenient to load them.

In these cases, check the bag,

set them aside until there is a more appropriate time to load.

 Incorporate wooden crates grouped tires, bicycles, exercide equipment, 5 gallon pails, etc.,

into package walls and lock in with other packages

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 Long, not fragile -

Load horizontally at side walls to prevent them from falling, 

Do NOT STAND UPRIGHT

 Verify package can be loaded

(Check poster to be sure)

 Check for SLIC,

date

and auditors initials

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 Press F3 to select HAZ function,

scan package listening for confirmation

 Canadian destinations only -

Pull one copy of the shipping paper and place it into the Hazardous Material Pouch

- adjacent to HAZ MAT prohibited poster

 Canadian loads - 

Haz mat pouch & seal control should be accessible to the driver

 Loads leaving at 100% -

Last wall is built flush with retainer strap slots,

this wall may be deeper than 18-24 inches

 Place retainer bar securely against upper portion of last wall

 Return or store supplies

and place in designated area

 Secure all equipment

(scanner, load stand, etc.)

 Retapes and Rewraps -

Follow Retapes procedures,

Do not load

 Mispulls -

Remove from trailer, place in designated area,

T/W pickoff