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Loader Night

US Foods
  • Virginia
    8 days ago

    Job Description

    We’re excited about your interest in pursuing the next step in your career with US Foods!  Your continuous growth and development is critical to our success.  

    US Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our US Foods Application Accommodation Line at 855-873-2468.  You will be prompted to leave a message. Please state the specifics of the assistance needed and your contact information.  A member of our HR department will return your call within two business days.

    https://www.usfoods.com/careers/job-application-accomodation.html

    The Night Loader is responsible for accurately loading outbound trailers in a safe, efficient, and timely manner to ensure on-time customer deliveries. This position verifies product integrity and order accuracy, follows load diagrams and routing instructions, and secures freight to prevent damage during transportation. The Night Loader works in a fast-paced warehouse environment, operates material handling equipment, and supports overall warehouse operations by maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area while adhering to all company safety and quality standards.

    SCHEDULE

    Sunday - Thursday, 5:00 PM until completion of assigned workload. Overtime, weekends, and holiday work may be required based on business needs.

    RATE OF PAY

    $26.00 per hour

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Load outbound trailers accurately and efficiently according to load diagrams, route sequencing, and delivery schedules.
    • Conduct trailer inspections prior to loading to ensure trailers are clean, damage-free, and ready for transport.
    • Verify all pallets, cases, and product quantities prior to loading to ensure order accuracy and prevent shipping errors.
    • Operate pallet jacks and other material handling equipment safely to move products throughout the warehouse and loading dock.
    • Properly secure loads using load bars, straps, bulkheads, and other approved methods to prevent product damage during transit.
    • Inspect products for visible damage, quality concerns, and correct labeling before loading.
    • Maintain productivity standards while ensuring accuracy and compliance with company procedures.
    • Follow all food safety, warehouse safety, and OSHA guidelines, reporting any unsafe conditions immediately.
    • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe dock area by removing debris and properly storing equipment.
    • Assist with other warehouse duties as assigned to support operational needs and team objectives.

    SUPERVISION

    None.

    RELATIONSHIPS

    Internal: Selectors, Forklift Operators, Leads, Supervisors, Transportation Team, Drivers, and Warehouse Associates.

    External: Third-party carriers and transportation partners, as needed.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Education/Training: High School Diploma or GED preferred.

    Related Experience: Minimum of one year warehouse, distribution, logistics, or loading experience preferred.

    Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability to safely operate pallet jacks and material handling equipment; strong attention to detail and accuracy; ability to read and understand load diagrams, shipping documents, and labels; basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide); ability to work independently and as part of a team; strong communication and organizational skills; ability to meet productivity and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT:

    Comfortable working in a fast-paced warehouse and loading dock environment with exposure to varying temperatures ranging from refrigerated and freezer conditions (-5°F) to ambient and outdoor temperatures exceeding 100°F. Must be able to stand, walk, bend, lift, and perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the shift.

    Grade: 999

    ***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationVirginia
    IndustryFood and Beverage Production
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Websiteusfoods.com/careers/job-application-accomodation.html

    About Company

    As one of America's top 10 largest private companies, we offer talented professionals outstanding opportunities for personal and professional development. We maintain a strong focus on growth in a high-performance environment.

    That means your work will be challenging and rewarding. We conduct business in a highly ethical manner and maintain an unwavering commitment to operational excellence, safety and environmental responsibility.

    As important, we encourage collaboration and value each member of our diverse and talented team.

    US Foods is one of America's leading foodservice distributors to restaurants, healthcare and hospitality facilities, government operations and educational institutions.

    We offer more than 350,000 national brand products and our own high-quality private label items ranging from meats to produce to frozen foods.

    US Foods is based in Rosemont, Ill., and proudly employs about 25,000 associates in more than 60 locations.

    The company is owned by funds managed by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Inc. and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.

    Skills

    • Cargo/Freightunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Corporate Complianceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Distribution Warehousingunmatched
    • Forkliftunmatched
    • Loading Dockunmatched
    • Loading/Unloadingunmatched
    • Logisticsunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Mathematicsunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Pallet Jackunmatched
    • Quality Metricsunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Shipping Documentsunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Transportation Routingunmatched
    • Warehousingunmatched

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