About the Role
The Warehouse Loading Associate is responsible for preparing customer orders for delivery by securely wrapping pallets, verifying shipment accuracy, staging orders, and loading delivery trucks in the proper route sequence. This role is critical for protecting product quality, ensuring shipment accuracy, and supporting on-time deliveries.
Responsibilities
- Securely wrap completed customer order pallets using stretch wrap in accordance with company standards.
- Review shipping documentation and verify customer orders prior to loading.
- Stage and load pallets onto delivery trucks in the correct route sequence to support efficient deliveries.
- Inspect pallets for stability, product quality, and shipment accuracy before loading.
- Load delivery trucks safely and efficiently while maintaining proper load organization and product integrity.
- Communicate inventory discrepancies, damaged product, or loading concerns to warehouse leadership.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe loading area.
- Operate manual and/or electric pallet jacks safely and efficiently.
- Follow all food safety, warehouse safety, OSHA regulations, and company policies and procedures.
- Assist with additional warehouse duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Work experience in warehouse, distribution, shipping, receiving, logistics, or order selecting.
- Experience securely wrapping pallets, reviewing shipping documentation, and loading or staging pallets in the correct delivery route sequence.
- Experience loading delivery trucks in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
- Experience operating manual and/or electric pallet jacks.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 75 pounds throughout the shift.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, reach, and perform repetitive physical tasks for extended periods.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
- Demonstrated reliability, strong work ethic, consistent attendance, and punctuality.
- Successfully pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen in accordance with company policy.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employment visa sponsorship by Brothers Food Service.
- Previous forklift experience is preferred but not required.
- Experience using RF scanners, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), or other warehouse technology.
Skills
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to shipment accuracy.
- Ability to prioritize tasks while working efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Commitment to workplace safety, food safety, and quality standards.
- Professional communication skills and a positive attitude.
Location
- Warehouse receiving and shipping docks
- Refrigerated areas
- Freezer areas
- Warehouse storage areas
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Mornings
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Growth and Development Opportunities
About the Company
- Brothers Food Service offers a competitive benefits package.
Equal Opportunity
- Brothers Food Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees.
- Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
