Warehouse Order Picker

Performance Foodservice; Essex (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; 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 Foodservice in Vermont is hiring for a warehouse associate to select cases and containers, load pallets, and prepare orders for shipment. You will operate a pallet jack/forklift, maintain safety standards, and support a fast-paced distribution environment.

The role requires the ability to lift up to 60–100 lbs, work Sunday–Thursday from 6pm until finish, and pass pre-employment checks. Competitive benefits apply from day one.

Qualifications

• Ability to work scheduled shifts, including overtime.
• Ability to stand, walk, reach and lift repeatedly.
• Ability to lift 10–35 lbs regularly and up to 60–100 lbs location dependent.
• Ability to work in dry, cooler, and freezer environments.
• Ability to pass drug test and background check; EPJ certification within training.

Responsibilities

• Select cases and containers to fill customer orders from warehouse storage.
• Place items on pallets, wrap and readied for shipment with equipment.
• Move completed pallets to shipping dock and assist with loading.
• Maintain safety, quality standards, and efficient flow of product.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support operations.

Skills

Stand/work endurance

Lifting safety

Team collaboration

Multi-temperature handling

Job description

• 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

Job Description

Position Details

• Sunday-Thursday; start 6pm until Finish
• Starting pay $25 per hour

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

• 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

Compensation

$25 per hour starting pay