Order Selector

Performance Food Group; Gilroy (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 health & wellness

401K employer match

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Performance Food Group is seeking a warehouse order picker in Gilroy, CA. You will select cases, place orders on pallets, and operate a pallet jack and forklift to move items to shipping, while adhering to safety and quality standards.

The role requires flexibility for late shifts and daily overtime. Starting pay is $23.50 per hour with incentive pay and overtime opportunities; weekend availability (Saturdays) is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand, walk, reach and lift repeatedly during shift.
• Able to lift 10–35 pounds and up to 80 pounds occasionally.
• Work in cooler, freezer and dry environments.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test.
• EPJ certification within new-hire training period.
• Complete required training independently.

Responsibilities

• Select cases and containers to fill customer orders from warehouse storage.
• Place pallets on pallet jack and move along racks to locate products.
• Transport order pallets to shipping dock; shrink-wrap if needed.
• Ensure safety procedures and quality standards are met throughout.

Skills

Stand/Walk

Lifting & manual handling

Teamwork

Tools

Pallet jack operation

Forklift operation

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

• $23.50 hourly to start + incentive pay + daily overtime
• Availability needed 5 days per week between. Saturdays are mandatory.
• Shifts start as early as 2:30PM to finish (10 hour shift average) - MUST BE FLEXIBLE

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

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

Ability to become EPJ certified within the new-hire training period

Ability to complete required training independently

Preferred qualifications

6+ months of warehouse and/or distribution experience using a motorized pallet jack.

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.