Warehouse Order Picker

Performance Foodservice; Essex (VT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Day 1 health benefits

Job summary

Performance Foodservice is seeking a warehouse associate to pick cases and other food and non-food items for customer orders. You will use a pallet jack or forklift within a multi-level warehouse, wrapping and staging orders for shipment while adhering to safety and quality standards.

The role requires lifting 10–35 lbs regularly, standing for long periods, and the ability to work Sunday-Thursday shifts starting at 6pm. Training will cover EPJ certification and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Ability to work scheduled shifts including overtime
• Ability to stand, walk, reach, and lift repeatedly during shift
• Lift and move product weighing 10-35 lbs regularly and up to location-dependent max

Responsibilities

• Follow safety policies and keep area safe; report hazards immediately
• Perform safety checks on pallet jack/forklift; wear PPE as required
• Meet productivity and accuracy standards per location guidelines
• Handle pallets on multi-level racks; locate products per order sheets
• Place stock items on pallets from pick slots and racks as directed
• Transport completed palletized orders to shipping dock; may shrink-wrap for staging
• Recharge or replace batteries and complete vehicle inspection; secure equipment at shift end
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Lifting 10-35 lbs

Job description

• Walk-ins welcome Monday - Thursday from 9a-4p! Application submission assistance and interviews on the spot!
• Ask about our Dock to Driver program!

Job Description

Position Details

• Sunday-Thursday; start 6pm until Finish
• Starting pay $25 per hour
• $7,500 Sign-on Bonus
• Walk-ins welcome Monday - Thursday from 9a-4p! Application submission assistance and interviews on the spot!
• Ask about our Dock to Driver program!

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.

Required 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

• 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

• approximately 60-100 lbs. (location dependent)

Compensation

$25 per hour starting pay