General Warehouse Associate

Performance Food Group (New); Gardiner (ME); On-site; USD 25,485 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Performance Food Group (New) is seeking Warehouse Associates in Gardiner, Maine. The role requires ensuring the efficient flow of products in distribution, maintaining quality standards, and performing various tasks such as order pulling and packing. Candidates must have a High School Diploma or equivalent, and be able to lift up to 90 pounds. Experience in a warehouse environment and forklift certification are preferred. This position offers a structured work schedule with competitive pay and potential benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime.
• Able to stand, walk, reach, and lift repeatedly throughout shift.
• Pass post-offer drug test and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Ensures placement of product in sufficient quantities.
• Maintains a high level of attention to detail.
• Performs end of shift tasks such as charging power equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to lift up to 90 pounds

Ability to work in multi-temperature environments

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Position Details

Pay: $18.50 - $22.00/hour (depending on position, will be discussed further in an interview)

Schedules available:

• 4-day work week (Monday – Thursday)
• 4-day work week (Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday)

Shifts available:

• 3:00 pm to finish
• 6:00 am to finish

Position Purpose

Warehouse associates are the foundation to our company's success. They work actively, safely, and independently to maintain the efficient flow of products through our distribution process, while ensuring quality standards.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensures placement of product in sufficient quantities to accommodate routine or special demands.
• Maintains a high level of attention to detail by ensuring that proper attention is given to all areas including but not limited to: balers, aisles, racking, floors, door pits, and other areas as assigned.
• Consolidates merchandise into picking containers as necessary.
• Packs products securely in cartons and totes.
• Ensures application of shipping ID and marks cartons/totes with truck run and stop number.
• Pulls orders according to sequencing on delivery route/run list.
• Records amounts of materials or items received or distributed.
• Performs end of shift tasks such as: charging power equipment and verifying completed work.
• Maintains clean and orderly workstation; returns supplies and merchandise to assigned locations.
• Follows all preferred work methods, safety policies and procedures per company guidelines.
• Ensures the work area is safe and reports any unsafe conditions and/or acts immediately.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Benefits information is available upon request.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent.
• 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, stack, and/or pull products off shelves and conveyors, as well as replenish product from various heights weighing between 10–35 pounds and generally up to approximately 50–90 pounds, depending on the location, throughout shift.
• Able to work in multi‑temperature environments, i.e., cooler, freezer and dry.
• Able to obtain certifications for powered equipment, such as Forklift operation.
• Pass post‑offer drug test and criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of warehouse and/or distribution environment using forklift and/or pallet jack.
• Foodservice distribution or related industry experience.
• OSHA Forklift operator certificate.

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 review the EEO Policy, the "EEO is the Law" poster, the supplement, and the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.