Loader, Night

Smart Foodservice Stores LLC

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Cookeville TN Until 8/22/2026 1+ years exp First posted June 23, 2026 Last posted June 23, 2026
Job description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE

Join Our Community of Food People!

BASIC PURPOSE:

To load all the outbound orders into the designated tractor trailers in compliance with company procedures and standards. This makes sure the drivers have the product safely stowed and organized for maximum efficiency for the day’s deliveries.

We help you make it!

US FOODS® is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promotion from within, excellent training programs, and a continuous improvement focus.   

Work Schedule: Sunday - Thursday, start time 3pm until complete

We are looking for Night Loaders who relish the chance to push their potential, grow and reap the rewards of joining the US FOODS® family.  Our Night Loaders earn $17.65 per hour.

US FOODS® has a lot to offer:    

  • US FOODS® is the company built on YOU Matter, where your hard work is rewarded  

  • We are committed to compensation, and benefits that respect, and reward our employees for their dedication and hard work   

  • Paid Training AND Paid Overtime   

  • Service recognition and employee rewards  

  • Excellent Leadership   

  

BENEFITS START DAY ONE: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Plan, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) life insurance and paid parental leave.

  

Main Ingredients of the Job!  

As a US FOODS® Night Loader, you will be responsible for loading products on designated trailers and properly securing products in trailers. Strength, endurance, and the ability to meet weekly standards for loading productivity and accuracy while working in a safe manner. US FOODS® delivers exact and damage-free orders. Your efforts are the foundation that defines US FOODS® success based on our pillars of cultural beliefs, work ethic, collaborative spirit, and service. 

Great Night Loaders are crucial to the US FOODS® team and one of the important faces of our organization. Our Night Loaders strive for integrity and reliability while building trust by working directly with warehouse management to identify and address concerns. 

What you bring to the table 

Education/Training:  

  • High School Diploma/ required  

  

Related Experience/Requirements:    

  • Performs all pre-shift duties including safety check of all equipment. 

  • Works in multi-temperature areas as assigned. 

  • Performs various shift duties that could include trailer cleanliness, before loading to ensure the trailer is clean, has the proper temperature, and is ready for loading

  • Ensure all pallets are built according to stops and are securely wrapped to avoid damage during transport.

  • Verify header labels on all pallets and check for damaged or outdated products before loading.

  • Also, confirm load diagram is completed and submitted 

  • Must satisfactorily complete all company-mandated training and assessments. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:   

  • Strength, endurance, and the ability to work in extreme temperature conditions are required to perform the job safely and successfully.

  • Normal warehouse environments as well as cooler and freezer areas where temperatures may be as low as -5 degrees. 

  • Must be able to read alpha and numeric codes from load sheets. 

  • One-year recent experience in highly physical, labor-intensive occupation preferred  

  

Your efforts as a Night Loader are the foundation that defines US FOODS® success based on our pillars of cultural beliefs, work ethic, collaborative spirit, and service.   

BECOME A US FOODS® TEAM MEMBER!   

  

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Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is $17.65.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html. 

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***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status*** 

About this role

Summary

load and secure products in trailers safely and accurately in warehouse environment

Job title

Loader, Night

Experience level

1+ years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

food distribution

Location requirements

Cookeville TN, on-site; no remote work allowed.

Salary

$17.65 per hour

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

strengthendurancereading codessafety checks

Preferred skills

experience in labor-intensive work

Specializations

loadingsafetyproduct securingwarehouse
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Cookeville, TN, USA

On-site City