Transportation Loader

The Transportation Loader is responsible for preparing, staging, and loading outbound deliveries to ensure on-time route departures and efficient reloads. Working closely with the Transportation leadership and drivers, this role helps maximize driver productivity and minimize shipment delays. As the final checkpoint before shipment, the Transportation Loader verifies load readiness, product quality, staging accuracy, and order add-ons to ensure accurate deliveries to community partners.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Follow all food safety, quality assurance, and workplace safety standards.
• Prepare and stage all outbound loads prior to driver arrival.
• Ensure all pallets are properly wrapped, labeled, organized, and ready for loading.
• Verify staged loads have been checked for accuracy and product quality.
• Understand the facility's staging process and ensure staging lanes remain organized and operational.
• Assist with reorganizing staged product as routes or priorities change.
• Proactively prepare second- and third-leg deliveries to minimize driver downtime during reloads.
• Identify and communicate any product quality concerns, shortages, damages, or loading issues immediately.
• Assist in loading delivery vehicles using an electric pallet jack while following all safety procedures.
• Maintain continuous communication with the Transportation Supervisor and drivers regarding route readiness and timing.
• Support warehouse and transportation operations during peak periods as assigned.