Loader method Flashcards
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Characteristics of a Skilled Loader (3)
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- Uses hand-to-surface.
- Alerts supervisors and others of changing conditions.
- Safely uses all manual and mechanical load devices.
2
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Prepare to Load (9)
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- Obtain scanner and set up for scanning.
- Log on and enter correct information.
- Move to assigned work position.
- Check work area for packages, over-goods and loose labels.
- Sweep floor of all empty trailers.
- Check trailer for leaks and holes report problems to supervisor.
- Place retainer strap in retainer ready position secured the top left and right fittings in the highest slots on the left side of trailer nearest the door.
- Position load equipment rollers loader 24 or 20 chutes.
- Obtain load stand as dictated by conditions.
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Planned routine (6)
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- Wrapup starts at beginning of sort. keep grating clear.
- Move from load to load within your assignments without directions.
- Scan 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.
- Do not double handle packages.
- Load packages in a manner that leaves unobstructed exit walkway.
4
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Select package (3)
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- Maintain mental picture of space available in the package wall.
- Select the next package to load from one of the next five available.
- Minimize walking by letting equipment bring the packages to you.
5
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Scan (5)
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- Scan all packages and smalls bags.
- Listen for tone to verify the package can be loaded.
- Do not turn or position package for scanning unless necessary.
- Dual loading both loaders must scan.
- Be sure and load only those packages that you are certain belong in the load.
6
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Building walls (20)
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- Maintain 2 foot walk aisle between the face of the wall and end of load device when standing on floor.
- Position label up out towards the rear or in towards the center of trailer.
- Always attempt to place opening of the box up.
- Orient boxes so that the ribs are vertical to prevent damage to a package.
- Follow orientation instructions printed on box arrows or this side up.
- Option number one corner stone package 18 to 24 inches in depth and 12 to 24 inches in height.
- Corner stone loaded in left corner against previous wall no space between packages.
- Select and load corner stone for next wall at any time while building present wall.
- Option number two primary shelf continue bottom shelf left to right keep in front of wall nearly flush.
- Option number three secondary or new shelf if next selected package is taller than primary shelf start a new shelf.
- Option number four fill empty space or level shelves if package is shorter than primary shelf.
- Level shelves or fill empty space do not exceed height of shelf.
- Determine height of next shelf consider size of available packages.
- Tighten or lock in shelf with the last package on the right of the wall.
- Use of Ts or bridges will aid in weight distribution.
- Build at least three shelves per wall to avoid columns.
- Option number five large light for top save large light package for top of wall heavier packages at bottom.
- Midpower zone load from back to front filling all available space.
- Use load stand to safely place packages above your power zone.
- Lock in packages at top of trailer utilizing ceiling ribs.
7
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Smalls Bags Handling (4)
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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 powers on and above avoid loading smallest bag on the floor or the bottom of walls.
- You may receive smiles bags at times when it’s not convenient to load them in these cases check the bag set them aside until there is a more appropriate time to load.
- Scan the bag label or tag and verify bag belongs with that destination.
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Incompatibles (2)
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- Incorporate wooden crates, grouped tires, bicycles, exercise equipment, 5 gallon pails, etc. into package wall and lock in with other packages.
- Long not fragile load horizontally at the side walls to prevent them from falling do not stand upright.
9
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Hazardous Material (7)
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- Verify package can be loaded.
- Check for SLIC date and auditors initials.
- Press F3 to select HAZ function scan package listening for confirmation tone.
- Canadian destinations only pull one copy of the shipping paper and place it into the hazardous material pouch adjacent to the HAZMAT prohibited poster.
- Load HAZMAT package on the floor with arrows pointing up.
- Block and brace with non-HAZMAT packages to prevent movement in transit.
- Packages containing different HAZMAT’s should be separated by non HAZMAT on all sides.
10
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Prepare to Wrap Up Trailer (8)
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- Seal Control Pouch should be accessible to the driver while standing at ground level for all loads.
- Canadian loads HAZMAT pouch and seal control should be accessible to the driver and ground level.
- Loads leaving at 100% last wall is built flush with retainer straps locked. this wall may be deeper than 18 to 24 inches.
- Retainer straps must fit tightly against last full wall.
- Use retainer bars in trailers not equipped with retainer straps.
- Place retainer bar securely against upper portion of last wall.
- Return or store supplies in place in designated area.
- Secure all equipment scanner load stand etc.
11
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Packages Requiring Special Handling (3)
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- Next day air, international, ground, second day air, and 3 day select.
- Re-tapes and re-wraps follow re-tapes procedures do not load.
- Miss pulls removed from trailer place in designated area TW pick off.
