Warehouse Order Picker

Performance Foodservice; New Windsor (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; 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 is seeking a warehouse associate at our New Windsor, MD facility to pick cases from multi-level racks and prepare orders for shipment. You will use a pallet jack and forklift and work within safety guidelines to maintain efficient product flow.

The role requires standing, repetitive lifting, and the ability to work in dry, cooler, and freezer environments. Shift is Sunday–Thursday with Fridays on a rotating basis; pay starts at $23.73 per hour and benefits begin Day 1.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand, walk, reach, and lift repeatedly throughout shift.
• Ability to lift 10–35 lbs regularly and up to 60–100 lbs depending on location.
• Ability to work in multi-temperature environments (dry, cooler, freezer).
• Ability to pass a post-offer drug test and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety policies and keep the work area safe at all times.
• Review schedule, gather supplies, and prepare for operations; perform safety checks on equipment.
• Meet productivity and accuracy standards per location.
• Place pallets on pallet jack and move items along multi-level racks to locate products.
• Transport completed palletized orders to shipping dock; prepare for shipment.
• Perform end-of-shift checklist and paperwork; secure equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pallet jack operation

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Manual lifting

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

Job Description

Position Details

• Location: 1333 Avondale Road, New Windsor, MD 21776
• Pay Rate: $23.73 per hour
• Schedule: Sunday – Thursday, 5:00 PM until completion. Rotating Fridays required

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

$23.73 per hour