Night Warehouse Order Selector

Performance Food Group; Augusta (ME); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k employer matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Performance Food Group in Augusta, ME is seeking a Warehouse Order Selector to pick cases and containers from multi-level racks, load pallets, and prepare orders for shipment using an electric pallet jack. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Shifts are Sunday through Thursday starting at 5pm or 6pm; benefits start Day 1, with a comprehensive package including health, retirement, and education assistance.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume, production-like settings with accuracy targets.
• Ability to work as part of a reliable team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety policies and report hazards immediately.
• Review schedules, gather required supplies, and prep for operations.
• Meet productivity and accuracy standards per location.
• Locate products on multi-level racks and place on pallets.
• Move pallets to shipping dock and shrink-wrap as needed.
• Replace batteries and complete equipment inspections; finish paperwork.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

High-volume environment

Attention to detail

Teamwork & reliability

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 customers - providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Job Description:

Position Details:

• $20 - $22/Hour Plus Incentive
• Sunday-Thursday starting at 5pm/6pm - Finish.

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.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working in high-volume, productive-driven environments with established accuracy and production standards.
• Strong attention to detail, including the ability to identify product variances, lot codes, and location numbers.
• Strong teamwork, communication and reliability - including consistent attendance and punctuality.

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 Electric Pallet Jack certified within the new-hire training period
• Ability to complete required training independently

Preferred qualifications:

• 6+ months of physical labor within the last year (i.e. order selecting, loading/unloading, landscaping, construction, etc.)

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.