Night Part-Time Loader

DeKalb Health; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term ??

Job summary

Baldor Specialty Foods in Lanham, MD is seeking a part-time Loader to accurately load products onto delivery trucks, following route sequences and ensuring shipment accuracy. You will use RF scanners and warehouse tech to verify items and keep the loading area clean and safe.

The role involves coordinating with warehouse operations, transport teams, and leadership to meet on-time delivery goals, adhering to GMP and food safety procedures, and supporting staging, pallet movement, and general

Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Basic ability to read shipping documents and use RF devices.
• Willingness to learn loading procedures and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Load pallets, boxes, and products onto trucks according to route sequence and loading specs.
• Use handheld scanners and RF devices to verify products and truck assignments.
• Ensure loading accuracy and match shipping docs, manifests, and customer requirements.
• Inspect for damage and discrepancies prior to trailer departure.
• Secure and position loads to maximize space and prevent movement during transit.
• Follow loading patterns and weight distribution guidelines.

Skills

RF scanners

Warehouse operations

Teamwork

Tools

Warehouse management system

Job description

• Base Pay $19.00 / Hour
• Job Category Warehouse Operations
• Employee Type Part-Time
• Manage Others No

Description

Position Summary:

The Loader is responsible for accurately loading products onto assigned delivery vehicles to support safe, efficient, and on-time customer deliveries. This role ensures products are loaded in the correct sequence, shipment accuracy is verified, and product integrity is maintained throughout the loading process.

The Loader works closely with warehouse operations and transportation teams to ensure trucks are loaded according to route specifications, delivery requirements, and operational standards while maintaining compliance with food safety and workplace safety procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Load pallets, boxes, and other products onto assigned trucks according to route sequence and loading specifications.
• Utilize handheld scanners, RF devices, and warehouse technology to verify products, order details, and truck assignments prior to loading.
• Ensure all products are loaded accurately and match shipping documentation, route manifests, and customer requirements.
• Verify product counts and inspect shipments for visible damage, quality concerns, or loading discrepancies prior to trailer departure.
• Organize and position products within trailers to maximize space utilization while maintaining product integrity and safety standards.
• Secure and stabilize products appropriately to minimize product movement and prevent damage during transportation.
• Follow established loading patterns, weight distribution guidelines, and operational procedures.
• Communicate loading concerns, shortages, product discrepancies, or operational issues to leadership and transportation teams.
• Maintain loading area cleanliness, organization, and adherence to food safety and workplace safety standards.
• Support truck readiness and ensure assigned loading equipment is used safely and properly.
• Assist with product staging, pallet movement, and general warehouse support activities as operationally required.
• Follow all GMP, HACCP, food safety, quality assurance, and workplace safety procedures.
• Work collaboratively with warehouse operations, load planners, dispatch, transportation, and leadership teams to support operational goals and on-time delivery performance.
• Perform additional warehouse and operational duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Prior warehouse, loading, shipping, logistics, or distribution experience preferred but not required.
• Experience using RF scanners or warehouse management systems preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Basic communication and teamwork skills required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Willingness to learn loading procedures and warehouse operations.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, and lift for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and move products within company established guidelines, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in refrigerated, freezer, or varying warehouse temperature environments depending on operational assignment.
• Ability to safely operate warehouse tools, RF scanners, and related equipment as trained.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position operates within warehouse and distribution environments that may include refrigerated, freezer, wet, or fast-paced operational conditions. Associates may be exposed to moving machinery, powered industrial equipment, varying temperatures, and moderate to loud noise levels.

Baldor Specialty Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other legally protected status.

Summary

About Baldor

Since our beginnings as part of the iconic Greenwich Village retail store, Balducci’s, Baldor has upheld its original promise—to curate and deliver the finest ingredients from around the world. For more than 30 years, we have supported the food industry using cutting-edge logistics, a modern supply chain, and an unwavering commitment to service. Today, we are the trusted distribution partner for top hotels, restaurants, country clubs, hospitals, nursing homes, and culinary professionals across the region.

Baldor is committed to supporting the well-being, stability, and long-term success of our employees. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick time, paid company holidays & floating holidays
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee discounts on Baldor products
• Career growth and development opportunities

Note: Benefits may vary based on position and employment status.

Join Our Team

If youwant to make an impact at a rapidly growing organization, we’d love to meet you. and help shape the future of specialty food distribution with Baldor!