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title: Harbor Difference
date: 2026-08-03T12:07:00-07:00
author: Wayne Schwisow
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# Harbor Difference
## Our Purpose
#### Fortifying Community.
At Harbor Foods, we believe in more than just business success; we believe in **Fortifying Community.** By empowering entrepreneurial small business owners, we help create jobs, strengthen neighborhoods, and foster connections around the table. Harbor is proud to partner with purpose-driven customers, vendors, and teammates to create thriving communities — let’s **Fortify Community** together.
## Our Mission
Harbor is dedicated to supporting the success of the local entrepreneurs that provide jobs in their communities, bring convenience to busy lives, and invite us all to experience life around the table. Every day.
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1923
West Coast Produce Co Inc. (later to become Harbor Wholesale Foods) is founded by Carl V. Erickson in Aberdeen, WA.
1930
West Coat Produce Co Inc. moves to a 5,000 sq. ft. building in Aberdeen, WA.
1960s
The third generation, Steve and Mike Erickson, join the family business.
1990s
The fourth generation, Justin and Scott Erickson join the family business.
2011
By 2010, Harbor is also serving communities in Eastern WA, Southern OR, and Northern CA through a distribution center in Roseburg, OR. In 2011, the company moves into a state-of-the-art facility, its new HQ in Lacey, WA.
2019
Harbor Foods acquires the home base of FSA Seattle and establishes Harbor Foodservice. The combined company now serves 5,000 customers in communities throughout the NW.
2020
Harbor Foodservice launches its #HarborCares initiative during the pandemic lock down and introduces the Local Leaders program to showcase operators around the Puget Sound.
2021
Harbor Wholesale acquires Rich & Rhine Wholesale in Portland, Oregon, and Harbor Foods forms Northlink Logistics®, an end-to-end third-party logistics company.
2022 Spring
Harbor Foodservice acquires Northwest Foodservice out of Longview, WA, expanding the foodservice presence.
2022 Fall
Harbor Wholesale acquires MTC Distributing out of Modesto, CA, expanding the Harbor footprint into California.
2023
Harbor celebrates its 100 year milestone of delivering goodness throughout the west coast.
Today
Today Harbor has 1,100+ team members. Every decision we make reflects our mission of Fortifying Community - by supporting entrepreneurs, and enriching lives around the table.
  ### How do I apply?
All applications are available online within the current openings link.
### How long until I hear back after submitting my application?
Applications are reviewed in the order that they are received. There are multiple steps in the application review process and depending on the volume of applications it may take 1-2 weeks to get back to an applicant. Applicants will be selected for interviews based on their qualifications, skills, and experience which mostly closely reflects all the elements in the job description.
### Do you provide training?
Upon being hired, Team Members are provided in-depth training in safe work practices, as well as in procedures and practices.
### What is my next step after I apply?
As we review your application, we may have questions for you. Please be alert for emails or phone calls from us about any further action that you may need to take. Typically, the process involves a first interview with our Recruiter, then the hiring manager. Depending on the role, additional interviews may take place.
### What does "Contingent job offer" mean?
Candidates chosen for “Contingent Job Offers” will be required to take a pre-employment drug test and submit information allowing Harbor Wholesale to process a criminal background investigation. Class A Driver Applicants and those applying for some warehouse positions will be required to successfully complete and pass a physical abilities test.
## **Washington - Headquarters and Distribution Center**
3901 Hogum Bay Rd NE, Lacey, WA 98516, USA
+1 (360) 754-4484
## **Roseburg Distribution Center**
1601 Austin Rd, Roseburg, OR 97471, USA
+1 (541) 464-7808
## **Modesto Distribution Center**
4900 Stoddard Rd, Modesto, CA 95356, USA
(800)669-6449
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