Warehouse Order Picker

Performance Foodservice; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K Matching

Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Job summary

Performance Foodservice in United States is seeking a warehouse associate to select cases and containers, fill customer orders from multi-level racks, and prepare palletized shipments. You will operate pallet jacks/forklifts, maintain safety and accuracy, and contribute to timely loading dock handoffs.

The role requires lifting various weights, standing for long periods, and working in dry, cooler, or freezer environments. Overtime and certification may be required.

Qualifications

• Ability to work scheduled/assigned shifts, including overtime.
• Stand, walk, reach, and lift repeatedly.
• Lift 10–35 lbs regularly; up to 60–100 lbs depending on location.
• Work in multi-temperature environments (dry, cooler, freezer).
• Pass post-offer drug test and criminal background check.
• EPJ certification within the new-hire training period.
• Complete required training independently.

Responsibilities

• Select cases and containers of food and non-foods to fill customer orders from multi-level racks.
• Move completed orders to loading dock staging area on pallets; wrap and label for shipment.
• Operate pallet jack/forklift and locate products per order sheets.
• Follow safety policies and ensure quality standards; maintain efficient product flow.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reliability

Punctuality

Tools

Pallet jack

Job description

Job Description

Position Details:

• Schedule: Sunday 4pm & Monday - Thursday 5:00 until finished
• Pay: $16.00/hour plus performance pay

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.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working in high-volume, productive-driven environments with established accuracy and production standards.
• Strong attention to detail, including the ability to identify product variances, lot codes, and location numbers
• Strong teamwork, communication, and reliability - including consistent attendance and punctuality.

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

$16.00+/hr