Warehouse Order Selector

Buckhead & Newport Meat and Seafood; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 51,577,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckhead & Newport Meat and Seafood is seeking a warehouse associate to accurately select products and prepare orders for shipping. You will stack items in stable configurations, label products, and move pallets to the dock using an electric pallet jack.

This role requires physical stamina, the ability to work in coolers/freezers, and adherence to GMP and SQF policies. Prior experience with pallet jacks or forklifts is preferred, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 0–1 year relevant work experience.
• Frequently lift product that weighs 10lb - 75lbs and up to 100lbs.
• Frequently reach up to 72 inches.
• Constantly bend and twist while operating an electric pallet jack or forklift.
• Work in very extreme temperatures (cooler and/or freezer).
• Work on your feet for 10 - 12 hours daily.

Responsibilities

• Read customer order from label screen and select product by slot and description.
• Assemble customer orders from stock and place orders on pallets in the proper sequence.
• Attach labels on product.
• Operate an electric pallet jack to proceed to correct slot location and transport product to dock area for staging.
• Handle products with care and report any damage to a supervisor.
• Perform daily equipment checks and sign off on cleaning tasks as assigned.
• Sign in and out for all equipment used.
• Use basic communication skills to understand work systems and instructions.
• Adhere to GMP and SQF policies and procedures as described in training materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pallet jack operation

Forklift operation

Order picking

Labeling

Heavy lifting

Tools

Electric pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the associate will accurately and efficiently select products in the warehouse. Prepare products for shipping by stacking in an orderly and stable configuration, while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Read customer order from label screen and select product by slot and description.
• Assemble customer orders from stock and place orders on pallets in the proper sequence.
• Attach labels on product.
• Properly operate an electric pallet jack (2-pallet length) to proceed to correct slot location, and transport product to dock area for staging.
• Handle products with the necessary care.
• Report any damage of merchandise, equipment or facility to a supervisor.
• Perform daily equipment checks.
• Assist in the clean-up of the facility and sign off on the daily cleaning area that the supervisor may assign.
• Sign in and out for all equipment when used.
• Use basic communication skills to understand work systems, instructions, etc.
• Adhere to all applicable GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), personal hygiene, and SQF (Safe Quality Food) policies and procedures as described in the European Imports - Sysco Food Safety Training Manual.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 0 - 1 Year relevant work experience.
• Frequently lift product that weighs 10lb - 75lbs and up to 100lbs.
• Frequently reach up to 72 inches.
• Constantly bend and twist while operating an electric pallet jack or forklift, retrieving products from lower shelf areas.
• Work in very extreme temperatures (cooler and/or freezer).
• Work on your feet for 10 - 12 hours daily.

Preferred Requirements

• 1 year experience operating an electric pallet jack or forklift.
• 1 year of warehouse, military, or physically active job experience.
• 1 year Selection Experience.
• 2 years consistent work history preferred.