Order Selector

Charlie's Produce; Oregon; On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlie's Produce in Oregon is seeking Order Selectors to join a fast-paced warehouse team. You will use a hands-free voice-pick system and ride-on pallet jack to receive and break down pallets of produce in a refrigerated environment, maintaining accuracy and quality across orders.

Responsibilities include organizing pallets, following food safety programs, and meeting minimum pick rate standards. Training is provided for PIT equipment and safety protocols, with a typical schedule of 8:00

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse order selecting and pallet building.
• Ability to operate voice-pick systems and PIT equipment.
• Commitment to food safety and working in a refrigerated environment.

Responsibilities

• Pick orders via headset using a voice pick system with accuracy.
• Organize pallets to protect product integrity.
• Operate riding electric pallet jack and forklift (training provided).
• Follow food safety procedures and work in a refrigerated space 35–56 degrees.
• Lift up to 50 lbs frequently and meet performance pace.
• Multitask and manage time with minimal supervision.

Skills

Order picking

Pallet building

Time management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Safety-conscious

Tools

Voice pick system (Vocollect)

Electric pallet jack

Forklift operation

Job description

Company Description

Want to join a fast-paced team that feeds the Northwest? Order Selectors at Charlie's Produce play a vital role in ensuring our customers receive high-quality, accurate orders—every time. Using a hands-free voice pick system and riding electric pallet jack along with other industrial equipment, you’ll receive and break down pallets of produce with care and precision in a refrigerated environment. This role goes beyond order selecting; you'll be cross-trained in multiple facets of warehouse operations. We’re looking for reliable, detail-oriented individuals who thrive in a fast-paced setting and take pride in their work. If you’re motivated, safety-conscious, and ready to grow with a company that values teamwork and excellence, we want to hear from you!

Charlie's Produce | Who We Are

At Charlie's Produce, people are at the heart of everything we do. As the largest employee-owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast, we've built our reputation by delivering quality products, exceptional service, and creating opportunities for our employees to thrive. For more than four decades, we've been committed to connecting communities with fresh, high-quality produce. That commitment is made possible by a dedicated team that brings passion, innovation, and a strong work ethic to everything they do. Whether you're serving customers, supporting operations, or driving our business forward, your contributions help nourish communities and make a meaningful impact every day. We're growing, and we're looking for talented individuals who share our values of quality, teamwork, and service. If you're looking for a company where your work matters and your career can grow, we'd love to meet you.

Why Join Charlie's Produce?

• Collaborative and supportive company culture
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage beginning the first of the month following hire
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• State Sick Leave benefits
• 100% prepaid college tuition for employees and their eligible dependents
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunities for career development and advancement

Compensation Details

• Starting at $20.00/hour.
• 90-day performance review with potential raise.
• Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance.

Job Description

Schedule

8am-4:30pm with occasional overtime opportunity. Days off TBD and will be communicated with job offer (split days).

The Role

This position will be involved in multiple warehouse functions, from picking to receiving and beyond! We strive to maintain a safe warehouse environment while specializing in building organized orders with attention to quality and accuracy while meeting all food safety programs. This position requires maintaining a steady and consistent pace, as performance standards require meeting minimum pick rate requirements (pieces per hour).

Essential Duties And Responsibilities (including But Not Limited To)

• Pick orders via headset using a voice pick system with attention to accuracy; each user trains the system to their unique voice
• Organize the orders on pallets as you pick to ensure product integrity (i.e. organic – fragile – etc.).
• Operate riding electric pallet jack and forklift, training & certification provided
• Follow food safety quality service standards and comply with procedures, rules and regulations
• Work in a refrigerated environment, 35-56 degrees
• Lift up to 50lbs frequently
• Manage time and pick rate independently and without direct supervision
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in fast-paced environment

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Order picking / pallet building experience, prior work in food distribution a plus
• Voice pick system experience; prior work with Vocollect experience a plus, training provided
• At least one (1) year experience building pallets
• Electric pallet jack or other powered industrial truck experience (PIT) preferred, training & certification provided
• Ability to adhere to food safety quality service standards and comply with procedures, rules and regulations
• Ability to work in a refrigerated environment, 35-56 degrees constantly
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs frequently
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively
• Ability to multitask in fast-paced environment

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. This is a safety-sensitive position. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. We do not provide H1-B sponsorships at this time. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state. For additional protected privacy information please visit: Privacy Policy | Charlie's Produce (charliesproduce.com). Charlie's Produce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visit our Employment Page for more details or to view our privacy center: https://www.charliesproduce.com/careers/