Order Picker, GM

Baldor Specialty Foods, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Job summary

Baldor Specialty Foods, Inc. is hiring a Warehouse Order Picker to accurately select and prepare orders in a refrigerated facility. The role focuses on ensuring product safety, accuracy, and quality while working in a cold environment.

Key responsibilities include order verification, pallet building, and adherence to food safety standards. Candidates should be detail-oriented, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and have experience with RF scanners and pallet jacks.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a cold storage environment.
• Prior warehouse, distribution, or food production experience preferred.
• Experience using RF scanners or warehouse technology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Select customer orders using RF scanner or pick system.
• Verify correct product, quantity, and lot information.
• Build stable, organized pallets that meet standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Basic technology skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanner

Pallet jack

Job description

Warehouse Order Picker

Warehouse Order Picker is responsible for accurately selecting and preparing customer orders in a refrigerated meat processing and distribution facility. This role ensures products are picked, handled, and staged safely while maintaining strict food safety, quality, and accuracy standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Select customer orders using RF scanner or pick system according to assigned pick paths.
• Verify correct product, quantity, and lot information while picking orders.
• Remove cases of meat products from storage racks and place them on pallets.
• Build stable, organized pallets that meet warehouse stacking and safety standards.
• Ensure order accuracy to prevent shipping errors and product damage.
• Transport completed pallets safely using pallet jacks or material handling equipment.
• Stage completed orders in designated dock areas for loading.
• Handle products carefully to maintain product integrity and food safety standards.
• Identify and report damaged product, incorrect inventory, or location issues.
• Follow all warehouse safety procedures and maintain a clean work area.
• Operate pallet jacks and warehouse equipment safely.
• Immediately report safety concerns, damaged equipment, or hazards to a supervisor.
• Follow all food safety requirements including HACCP and SQF procedures.
• Adhere to company policies regarding sanitation, product handling, and workplace safety.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to follow written and electronic picking instructions.
• Basic technology skills including handheld scanners.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• Prior warehouse, distribution, or food production experience preferred.
• Experience using RF scanners or warehouse technology is a plus.
• Experience operating pallet jacks or similar equipment preferred.

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
• Ability to work in a cold storage environment, with temperatures typically ranging from approximately 36°F to below freezing in certain areas, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during the work shift.
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull products weighing up to 60 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, squat, and occasionally climb while handling product and performing picking tasks.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks safely.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks involving product handling, scanning, and pallet building.

Work Environment

• Ability to work onsite.
• Work is performed onsite in a refrigerated warehouse environment with temperatures typically ranging from 36°F to below freezing in certain areas.
• Employees may be exposed to loud warehouse equipment and machinery.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) and cold-environment gear may be required.

People Operations Partner

Baldor Specialty Foods is continuing to grow rapidly across all departments. We are seeking a People Operations Partner to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will serve as a strategic advisor and hands‑on partner to corporate leadership supporting a diverse portfolio of functions including Sales & Marketing, Accounting & Finance, Supply Chain, Merchandising & Procurement, and Claims. You will also partner closely with senior leaders to drive organizational effectiveness, talent strategy, and people initiatives that align with business objectives, contributing to the success of your department and the broader organization.

Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Partnership
• Organizational Design & Job Reorganization
• Compensation, Salary & Wage Equity Analysis
• Employee Relations & Performance Management
• Talent Management, Culture & Workforce Planning
• Change Management & Communications
• Policy, Compliance & Risk Management
• Data & Reporting

Requirements & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5–10 years of progressive HR experience, including experience as an HR Business Partner or HR leader supporting corporate or professional functions.
• Demonstrated experience supporting multiple functional groups simultaneously (e.g., Sales, Finance, Operations, Technology).
• Demonstrated expertise in job reorganization, organizational design, and job leveling.
• Advanced employee relations experience, including investigations and high-risk matters.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to influence at the senior leadership level.
• Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred for workforce support.
• SHRM certification a plus.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick time, paid company holidays & floating holidays
• Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee discounts on Baldor products
• Commuter Benefits
• Career growth and development opportunities

Note: Benefits may vary based on position and employment status.