Warehouse Order Selector

Vistar; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Vistar in Houston, TX is hiring a Warehouse Associate to pick cases and containers from multi-level racks, load pallets, and prepare orders for shipment using a pallet jack/forklift, while adhering to safety and quality standards.

The role runs Monday–Friday with a 2:00 PM start and shifts end when work is completed; compensation includes base pay range plus shift and cooler/freezer differentials and incentive pay, with Day 1 benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years warehouse/distribution experience preferred.
• Able to stand, walk, and lift repeatedly.

Responsibilities

• Select cases and containers to fill customer orders from warehouse racks.
• Place pallets on pallet jack and move to shipping area.
• Operate pallet jack/forklift and ensure proper labeling and safety.
• Shrink-wrap pallets for staging when required.
• Complete necessary paperwork and follow safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pallet jack operation

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Start time: 2pm

Shifts end when daily work is completed; end times may vary based on volume

Job Description

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Start time: 2pm

Shifts end when daily work is completed; end times may vary based on volume

$16/hr -$18/hr (includes $1 shift diff + up to $2 cooler/freezer diff) plus incentive pay

Day 1 benefits | Full‑time | Monday–Friday 2nd shift

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

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

6-12 months of warehouse and/or distribution work experience

Must be able to work the scheduled / assigned times and required overtime for the position

Able to stand, walk, reach and lift repeatedly throughout shift

Able to lift and stack product between 10-35 pounds and up to 80 pounds occasionally throughout shift

Able to work in multi-temperature environments, i.e. cooler, freezer and dry

Pass pre-employment drug test

Compensation

$15.00 base plus $1.00 shift differential; $2.00 freezer/cooler differential; incentive pay