Shipping Freezer Order Selector - Hiring Event 11/04

Performance Food Group; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Performance Food Group's Customized Distribution in Elkton, MD is hiring a warehouse associate to pick cases, palletize orders, and load shipments using an electric pallet jack or forklift. You will ensure safety, accuracy, and timely fulfillment while working in a multi-temperature environment.

The role is day shift, five days a week, with overtime as needed. Starting pay is $19.57/hour plus incentives and a $2,500 welcome bonus. Day 1 benefits and a range of company perks are provided.

Qualifications

• Must pass post-offer drug test and background check.
• Must become EPJ certified within new-hire training.
• Ability to work required overtime.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety policies and keep the work area safe.
• Review schedule, prepare supplies, and perform safety checks.
• Meet required productivity and accuracy standards.
• Place pallets on pallet jack and locate products per orders.
• Move palletized orders to shipping dock; shrink-wrap as needed.
• Inspect and replace battery packs, complete end-of-shift tasks.

Skills

Physical stamina

Lifting heavy items

Stand/walk long periods

Safety-conscious

EPJ certification (to be obtained)

Overtime readiness

Job description

Company Description:

PFG Customized Distribution meets the unique needs of some of America's most recognized national chain restaurants, including Cracker Barrel, TGI Friday's, Outback Steakhouse, Red Lobster, and Ruby Tuesday. Providing customized attention and a centralized contact for product lines, menu changes, and account coordination, PFG Customized serves customers across the U.S. and in more than 40 countries.

Job Description:

Hiring Event Details:

• Date: Wednesday, November 4th, 2026
• Time: 11:00AM until 2:00PM
• Location: 1520 Elkton, RD, Elkton, MD

Position Details:

• Starting at $19.57 per hour plus incentives AND a $2,500 Welcome Bonus (terms apply)
• Day Shift 9:30 a.m. until finished, typically 8 to 10-hour shifts
• Five-day work week. Off Tuesday and Saturday

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 ensure 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:

• 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 EPJ certified within the new-hire training period
• Ability to complete required training independently

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 following statements: the EEO Policy, the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement, and the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.