Overview
Loader Night Jobs in Salem, VA at US Foods, Inc.
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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.
***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***
Title: Loader Night
Company: US Foods, Inc.
Location: Salem, VA
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