Warehouse Order Picker

Performance Foodservice; New Windsor (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; 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 hiring for a warehouse associate responsible for selecting cases and containers to fill customer orders from multi-level rack storage systems. You will palletize, wrap, label, and stage orders for shipment using a pallet jack or forklift.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and timely processing, with responsibilities including safety checks, equipment readiness, and adherence to company guidelines. Rotating Fridays may be required.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass post-offer drug test and background check.
• Ability to become EPJ certified within the new-hire training period.
• Ability to lift up to 60–100 lbs regularly depending on location.
• Ability to work scheduled shifts including overtime.

Responsibilities

• Select cases and containers to fill customer orders from warehouse storage systems.
• Move completed orders to shipping dock, wrap and label for shipment.
• Operate pallet jack/forklift and maintain safety standards.
• Maintain productivity and accuracy per location guidelines.
• Prepare supplies and perform safety checks on equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Stand/walk for long periods

Lift heavy objects

Multi-temperature environment

Safety procedures

Drug test + background check

EPJ certification

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift operation

Job description

• Pay Rate: $23.73 per hour
• Schedule: Sunday – Thursday, 5:00 PM until completion. Rotating Fridays required

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