Freight Hauler

Location

Distribution Center: 6200 Gordon Food Service Dr.

Pay

Competitive Pay Plus, any performance incentives, bonuses, etc.

Schedule

Monday‑Friday work week, 1st shift starting at 5:30 am until work is finished. Must be able to work holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Benefits

• Affordable benefits plans start day one
• Weekly pay
• Wellness reimbursement
• Profit sharing & 401(k) with company match
• Emergency child and elder care
• 95% of leadership is hired from within

Position Summary

Removes product from docks or trailers and stages for receiving or storage. Transfers product from frozen and dry receiving docks to various warehouse areas.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have or be willing to obtain Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV) certification
• Must be able to work holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed
• Ability to work in extreme cold or hot conditions (‑25 °F to 100 °F)
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English
• Successful completion of a drug test and background check
• Veterans and active‑military members are encouraged to apply

Essential Functions

• Communicates dock capacity and finished pallet readiness with the freight handler or driver who is sorting and segregating the load
• Communicates with Putaway/Replenishment Operators on aisle capacity and balancing movement of finished product from the receiving dock
• Ensures pallet quality and type meet standards
• Secures all products on pallets
• Ensures proper scanning of each pallet move in the handheld; removes product from trucks with a power‑ox or stand‑up docker
• Keeps product organized on the dock according to the originating truck or door
• Inspects product for concealed or regular damage and verifies pallet quality
• Communicates with the checker on load issues
• Completes load inspection forms
• Assists lumper/driver with product “ti/hi” issues
• Performs daily housekeeping activities
• Adheres to the mission, cornerstone values, and applicable organizational practices
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Communicates clearly in a professional manner
• Reads, writes, and communicates effectively in English
• Multitasks, prioritizes, and works independently or within a team environment
• Demonstrates good customer service and time‑management skills
• Adheres to all safety regulations and procedures
• Immediately perceives auditory warning signals (bells, alarms, horns) used to warn of equipment movement, mechanical abnormalities, and similar risks

Educational & Experience Requirements

• No formal education required; prior experience preferred
• Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV) certification or license
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred