1st Shift-Order Selector

Performance Food Group; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

401K Employer Matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Performance Food Group is seeking a Warehouse Associate for a Monday–Friday 1st shift in Bolingbrook, IL. The role involves selecting cases and containers from warehouse racks, loading them on pallets, and preparing orders for shipment with an electric pallet jack.

Daily duties emphasize safety, efficiency, and quality standards. The position offers competitive pay ($20.00–$21.25/hr, including a $1.25 freezer differential) plus incentive pay and Day 1 benefits, with opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.
• 3 months of warehouse/distribution experience.
• 3 months of Ride-on Electric Pallet Jack experience.
• Ability to work scheduled overtime and lift up to 80 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety policies and keep the work area safe; report hazards immediately.
• Review schedule, gather supplies, and perform safety checks on equipment.
• Meet productivity and accuracy standards per location guidelines.
• Move pallets using pallet jack across multi-level racks and locate products per order sheets.
• Transport finished orders to shipping dock; may shrink-wrap pallets for staging.
• Handle end-of-shift duties and complete required paperwork.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Pallet jack operation

Stamina/physical fitness

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Ride-on Electric Pallet Jack

Job description

Job Description:

Schedule: Monday– Friday
Monday–Friday start: 5:00 AM
Shifts end when daily work is completed; end times may vary based on volume.

Earn $20.00–$21.25/hr (includes $1.25 freezer differential) plus incentive pay

Day 1 benefits | Full‑time | Monday–Friday 1st shift

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more


• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system


• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Summary:

Select cases and other containers of food and non-foods products to fill customer orders from multi-level rack warehouse storage systems. Items are placed on pallets and completed orders are moved to the loading dock staging area with an electric pallet jack/forklift, wrapped, labeled and readied for shipment in a timely manner observing all safety regulations and ensuring all quality standards are met while maintaining the efficient flow of product through the production process. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duties assigned to best serve the company.

Position Responsibilities:

• Follow all preferred work methods, safety policies and procedures per company guidelines. Ensure work area is safe and report any unsafe conditions and/or acts immediately.


• Review work schedule, obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare for operations. Perform a safety check on pallet jack/forklift to be used and insure that all other safety devices are functioning properly. Put on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear.


• Meet required productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines.


• Place pallets on pallet jack and operate along assigned multi-level racks and locate products according to order sheets.


• Manually place the appropriate stock items on pallet from pick slots and racks as required. Use single and/or double pallets as directed.


• Transport completed palletized customer order to shipping dock staging area. May be required to shrink-wrap pallet for staging.


• Remove batteries requiring recharging, replace with charged batteries, or attach re‑charger and complete vehicle inspection checklist. At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience


• 3 months of warehouse and/or distribution work experience


• 3 months of Ride‑on Electric Pallet Jack experience


• Must be able to work the scheduled / assigned times and required overtime for the position


• Able to stand, walk, reach and lift repeatedly throughout shift


• Able to lift and stack product between 10-35 pounds and up to 80 pounds occasionally throughout shift


• Able to work in multi‑temperature environments, i.e. cooler, freezer and dry


• Pass pre‑employment drug test

Company description

Vistar customers are everywhere people work, play, and shop. Vistar is America’s leading candy, snack, and beverage distributor with more than 25 distribution centers delivering everything from popcorn to healthy meal replacements anywhere in the U.S. The company has thrived by innovating, exceeding customer expectations, and fostering a collaborative culture built on teamwork, doing what’s right, and giving back to the communities they serve.

Awards and Accolades

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the \"Company\") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the \"EEO is the Law\" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.