What are the responsibilities and job description for the Loader position at Baldor Specialty Foods?
Baldor Specialty Foods is seeking a Warehouse Loader to join our Operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for accurately loading trucks with food products, ensuring orders are staged correctly, and maintaining efficiency in a fast-paced, refrigerated warehouse environment. This position plays a critical role in ensuring timely and accurate deliveries to our customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Load outbound trucks accurately and efficiently based on pick sheets and staging areas
- Verify product quantities and ensure correct items are loaded for delivery routes
- Safely operate equipment such as electric pallet jacks (EPJ) and pallet jacks
- Stage and organize pallets in designated loading areas
- Perform visual checks to ensure product quality and proper handling
- Maintain a clean and organized work area in compliance with food safety standards
- Follow company SOPs, HACCP, GMP, and safety guidelines at all times
- Work closely with warehouse selectors, receivers, and transportation team to ensure smooth operations
- Meet daily productivity and accuracy goals
Qualifications:
- Previous warehouse experience preferred (food distribution a plus)
- Experience using electric pallet jacks (EPJ) highly preferred
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
- Flexible availability, including weekends and overtime as needed
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift, push, and pull 50 lbs regularly
- Standing and walking for extended periods (up to 8 hours)
- Frequent bending, lifting, and reaching
- Comfortable working in a cold/refrigerated environment
Schedule & Work Environment:
- Full-time position
- Overnight or early morning shifts may be required
- Cold storage environment (approximately 36–38°F)
Why Join Baldor Specialty Foods?
Baldor is a leading food distributor known for quality, consistency, and service. Our warehouse team is essential to our success, ensuring products move efficiently from our facility to our customers. Join a team that values hard work, reliability, and growth.
About Baldor
Since our beginnings as part of the iconic Greenwich Village retail store, Balducci’s, Baldor has upheld its original promise—to curate and deliver the finest ingredients from around the world. For more than 30 years, we have supported the food industry using cutting-edge logistics, a modern supply chain, and an unwavering commitment to service. Today, we are the trusted distribution partner for top hotels, restaurants, country clubs, hospitals, nursing homes, and culinary professionals across the region.
Benefits
Baldor is committed to supporting the well-being, stability, and long-term success of our employees. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:
- Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick time, paid company holidays & floating holidays
- Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Employee discounts on Baldor products
- Commuter Benefits
- Career growth and development opportunities
Note: Benefits may vary based on position and employment status.
Join Our Team
If you want to make an impact at a rapidly growing organization, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and help shape the future of specialty food distribution with Baldor!