Loader Helper - Military veterans preferred

Harbor FoodService


Loader Helper

US-WA-Kent

Job ID: 2025-7462
Type: Full Time
# of Openings: 2
Category: Operations/Trans/Warehouse
Kent

Overview

The Loader Helper is an essential part of our transportation team, responsible for supporting accurate and timely truck loading in a fast-paced, union foodservice distribution center. This role contributes directly to our mission of delivering exceptional service by ensuring our customers receive the right product, in the right condition, at the right time.

Shift: Sunday – Thursday 7pm to 3:30am with the potential of mandatory overtime

Starting Pay Rate: $26.71/hr

• Assist loaders and drivers with loading trucks according to route, fleet type, and product requirements into the appropriate chamber temperature
• Verify product type, quantity, temperature, and destination prior to loading.
• Secure pallets to minimize damage during transit.
• Operate pallet jacks safely.
• Maintain cleanliness of your work area.
• Report damaged pallets and product immediately to a supervisor.
• Follow proper food safety and product handling protocol meeting SQF standards
• Work cooperatively with warehouse team members and communicate effectively with supervisors and drivers.
• Support compliance with company policies, OSHA standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Previous warehouse or loading experience is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds and work in refrigerated environments.
• Basic understanding of safety procedures and warehouse protocols.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions and communicate effectively in a team setting.
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Work Environment:

• Fast-paced warehouse environment with accuracy and productivity expectations.
• Exposure to varying temperatures (Dry, refrigerated, and freezer zones)
• Physical role requiring frequent standing, lifting, and movement.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/Vets/Disabled

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