SpartanNash Distribution Center - Menominee

Facility info

OPERATIONS Appointment scheduling: 4am-noon receiving window. Arrive by 11am if possible; can squeeze in 10-15 min late. Will sometimes call you in early (as early as 4am). Drop and hook: Live unload. Lumper required ($150-500 range reported; "fair" pricing mentioned in some reviews, excessive in others). Check-in: Door 26 for check-in. Receiving on west side of building; shipping/receiving also noted on west side. Dock doors 14-16 for dairy with man door right of dock 12. Unload times: Highly variable. Dry vans: 15-40 minutes typical. Frozen/dairy: 25 minutes to 1.5 hours. Reefer loads and large breakdown orders: 4-6+ hours reported. Some drivers cite extensive pallet checking and verification delays adding hours to wait time despite quick physical unload. Safety: Restroom available at check-in. FACILITY EXPERIENCE Overnight parking: Ample. Large, well-lit lot. Easy backing with wide-open spaces. Staff: Generally friendly and professional. Mix of reports—most positive, but some note slow communication during delays. Yard conditions: Well-maintained, organized, easy to back into docks. Caveats: Night unloads can have long post-unload verification holds. Reefer loads flagged as problematic. Large breakdown orders take significantly longer. OTHER GPS: Use 5301 13th St for receiving navigation. Food warehouse. Winery nearby (0.5 mi).