Warehouse Helper I - Picker

Baldor Specialty Foods, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry leader in food distribution is seeking a Warehouse Helper I - Picker to join their dynamic team. In this entry-level role, you will be responsible for efficiently selecting and loading food products while ensuring accurate transactions and documentation. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where you can contribute to the seamless operation of a state-of-the-art facility. With a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork, this position offers a chance to grow within a company that values its employees and their contributions. If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

FREE medical/dental/vision

Prescription coverage

Life insurance

Company gym

Matched 401K plan

Profit sharing program

Qualifications

• Prior warehousing experience in a food environment preferred.
• Ability to work on your feet for most of the day, lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Able to work in cold warehouse environment (36°F – 38°F).

Responsibilities

• Select and package food products carefully in a sanitary manner.
• Maintain proper housekeeping standards for all work areas.
• Report any product damage or loss to supervisor.

Skills

Repetitive lifting

Visual identification

Labeling practices

Reading and writing

Following orders

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Rider pallet jacks

Forklift

RF Scanner

Job description

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Brief Description
As an industry leader in wholesale, retail, and residential food distribution, Baldor Specialty Foods continues to grow and evolve at a rapid pace across all departments. The Warehouse Helper I – Picker is responsible for the efficient movement, selecting and loading of food products, accurate scanning, accurate transactions and timely documentation. Repetitive lifting, visual identification, and an understanding of labeling practices are key fundamentals. Individual is required to accurately select and carefully handle product as effectively and efficiently as possible.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Select proper product from designated warehouse area (bins/shelves/racks).
2. Build pallets proactively to prevent product damage.
3. Handle and package product carefully and in a sanitary manner.
4. Pick an average of 120 packages per hour.
5. At the Supervisor’s discretion, stack product for loading with care for potential damage control.
6. Shrink wrap finished pallets for final loading.
7. Complete pick documentation, productivity worksheets and identify product selected for individual customers.
8. Maintain proper housekeeping standards for all work areas.
9. Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner at all times.
10. Report any product damage or loss to supervisor.
11. Keep equipment and all areas safe, clean and organized through proper housekeeping.
12. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

1. High School Diploma or GED preferred.
2. Prior warehousing experience in a food environment preferred.
3. Able to read and write legibly; able to follow orders; able to work with little direct supervision.
4. Ability to operate rider pallet jacks, hi-lo, reach trucks, hand pumping jacks, forklift, box cutter and RF Scanner.
5. Ability to work on your feet for most of the day, repetitive bending, lifting up to 50 lbs. and moving 100 lbs.
6. Able to work in cold warehouse environment (36°F – 38°F).
7. Must be open to working 5-6 days per week (overnight shift) and sometimes a 12 hour shift.

Summary

About Baldor

Since our beginnings as part of the iconic Greenwich Village retail store, Balducci’s, Baldor has maintained its original promise – curate and deliver the best ingredients from around the world. For 25 years, we have served the food industry using cutting edge logistics to create a seamless customer experience. Our commitment to service and quality has made us the first choice in distribution for a diverse list of industry leaders that includes hotels, restaurants, county clubs, hospitals, nursing homes. With our new state-of-the-art facility, we’re so excited to welcome the City of Brotherly Love into the Baldor family.

Benefits

At Baldor Specialty Foods we’ve got you covered with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes FREE medical/dental/vision (free for employee & family), prescription, life insurance, company gym, matched 401K plan and a profit sharing program.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Baldor Specialty Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered for positions for which they meet the minimum qualifications and are able to perform without regard to race, color, gender, age, religion, physical or mental disability, gender dysphoria and similar gender-related conditions, national origin, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, veteran status, actual or perceived sexual orientation, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, gender identity or expression and including status as a transgender individual, genetic formation, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Food and Beverage Services