Loader Night

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.