Experienced Warehouse Order Selector

Performance Food Group (New); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Performance Food Group (New) is seeking a warehouse associate to select cases and other containers to fulfill customer orders in a multi-level rack warehouse. You will use an electric pallet jack or forklift, wrap and label orders, and stage them for shipment while following safety rules.

The role requires standing, walking, lifting 10–100 lbs as needed, and working shifts including weekends. The job offers competitive pay with benefits, and opportunities for growth in America's food

Qualifications

• Must have previous foodservice/beverage warehouse selection experience.
• Ability to pass a post-offer drug test and criminal background check.
• Motorized pallet jack certification (EPJ) within new-hire training period.

Responsibilities

• Operate pallet jack along multi-level racks and locate products.
• Select cases and fill customer orders while maintaining safety standards.
• Wrap, label, and stage orders for shipment.
• Perform safety checks and use required PPE.

Skills

Pallet jack operation

Warehouse experience

Foodservice distribution

EPJ certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Company Description:

Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants and other experts builds close relationships with each customer, providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection and operational strategies. The Performance Foodservice team delivers delicious food, but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Job Description:

Position Details:

• Pay: $19.47 per hour and Incentive Bonus (once productivity goals met)
• Schedule/Hours: Sun 3pm-F, Mon, Tue 6pm-F, Wed 5pm-F, Thu 6pm-F
• Must have previous foodservice/beverage warehouse selection experience

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:

• Ability to work scheduled/assigned shifts, including required overtime
• Ability to stand, walk, reach, and lift repeatedly throughout the shift
• Ability to lift, stack, and/or pull product weighing 10-35 lbs. regularly and up to approximately 60-100 lbs. (location dependent)
• Ability to work in multi-temperature environments (dry, cooler, freezer)
• Ability to pass a post-offer drug test and criminal background check
• Ability to become EPJ certified within the new-hire training period
• Ability to complete required training independently

Preferred qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year of warehouse and/or distribution experience using a motorized pallet jack
• Foodservice distribution or related experience
• Motorized pallet jack certification

EEO Statement:

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.