Loader Night

US Foods; Salem, Northern (VA, KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

US Foods in Salem, VA is seeking a Night Loader to accurately load outbound trailers in a safe, efficient, and timely manner.

You will verify product integrity, follow load diagrams and routing instructions, and secure freight to prevent damage during transit while working with pallet jacks in a fast-paced warehouse.

This role requires attention to detail, basic math skills, reading shipping documents, and a commitment to food safety and OSHA guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of one year warehouse, distribution, logistics, or loading experience preferred.
• Ability to safely operate pallet jacks and material handling equipment; strong attention to detail and accuracy; read load diagrams, shipping documents, and labels; basic mathematical skills; able to work independently and in a team.

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.

Skills

Pallet jack operation

Material handling equipment

Load diagrams reading

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jacks

Forklift operations

Job description

Night Loader

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE Join Our Community of Food People! 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

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

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

EOE– Race/Color/Religion/Sex/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status

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Employer Information

US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit www.usfoods.com to learn more.

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US Foods, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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