Warehouse Order Selector

Americold; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Americold is seeking a Warehouse Order Selector to assemble and pick cases for daily store orders. You will use Talkman and pallet jacks, load voice templates, verify store numbers, and prepare pallets for shipping.

The role emphasizes safety, accurate counting, and adhering to procedures in a cold or controlled warehouse environment. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and the ability to work varied shifts, including weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and select cases for store orders daily using Talkman and pallet jack.
• Load voice templates, verify store numbers, and count/adjust pick slots as needed.
• Wrap pallets, apply shipping labels, and stage finished loads for dispatch.
• Conduct safety and vehicle inspections; report hazards and maintain a clean, safe area.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Talkman

RF equipment

Pallet jack

High-reach truck

WIN system

Job description

What You'll Do

Under general supervision, the Warehouse Order Selector will assemble and select cases from pick slots for store orders daily in an accurate, efficient, and productive manner and assemble orders onto plastic pallets using a Talkman and pallet jack.

Essential Functions

• Prepare and load the voice template into the Talkman unit for a specific warehouse selecting location, ensure that all cases and pallets are properly identified with the correct store number, and perform count/exception on pick slot locations if quantities are less than those requested by the Talkman.
• Secure selected cases, conduct final pallet preparations by wrapping the selected load and applying shipping labels, and prepare assembled case pick pallets and move them from picking areas to a dock door or staging area.
• Perform visual and operational vehicle safety inspections, report unsafe vehicles to the shift supervisor or maintenance personnel, observe and report any other unsafe and unsanitary conditions that could cause employee and/or customer accidents, and correct these conditions when appropriate, all while complying with applicable occupational health and safety standards.
• Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse, uphold a safe clean and orderly work environment and perform other assigned duties/tasks that may be outside of normal responsibilities as needed.

What Experience and Education You Need

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

What Could Set You Apart

• Ability to pay attention to detail and adhere to safety procedures while working independently to meet deadlines/production standards set by the company.
• An ability to work varied schedules including weekends and early morning shifts.
• Considerable skill in efficiently and safely lifting, stacking, and building quality pallets.
• Knowledge of WIN system, inbound/outbound processes, loading and quad layout systems, along with skills in operating warehouse equipment such as: Talkman, RF equipment, pallet jack (double and triple), and high-reach truck.
• Skills in communicating effectively with supervisors and department managers.

Physical Requirements

• Able to work in spaces with 55 inches (1.4 meters) of headroom.
• Able to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures varying from 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius) to minus 45 (-45) degrees Fahrenheit (-43 degrees Celsius), as well as outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold and precipitation).
• Able to climb ladders or step ladders.
• Able to tolerate heights up to 30 ft. (9 meters) and be able to access elevated products from inside safety cage.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment required for working at heights and in cold temperatures.
• Able to stand and/or walk continuously or frequently over an 8-10-12 hour shift. Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Able to frequently step up/on or step down/off to mount and dismount material handling equipment.
• Able to perform fine articulation movements with fingers/hands and/or feet to operate equipment.
• Depending on specific role, must be able to lift boxes of varying weights up 80 lbs. (36 kg) and carry product a distance of up to 6 ft. (2 meters) without mechanical assistance.
• Able to meet specific vision abilities required by this job, including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Able to hear and speak in order to comprehend, respond to, and provide instructions and safety warnings, as well as able to read and understand packaging, shipping documents, and safety guidelines.

The Company’s good-faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting for this position is $18.50 hourly.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE/AA M/F/D/V.