Warehouse Specialist I

aa224; Guilderland Center (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA

Life insurance

Vacation time

Sick leave accrual

Paid holidays after 90 days

401(k) Profit Sharing

Pet insurance

Parental leave

Employee assistance programs

Discount programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

McLane is hiring a Warehouse Selector in New York. You will select products, load trucks, and move items within the warehouse, including freezer areas, using reach trucks and pallet jacks. You’ll verify documents, ensure accuracy, and help keep the warehouse running smoothly.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, reliability, and basic English literacy. We offer 4 ten-hour days, with substantial benefits starting after 60 days and a 401(k) plan after 90 days.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old.
• Able to lift and carry 50 pounds or more repeatedly.
• At least 1 year of distribution warehouse experience preferred (reach truck, pallet jack, forklift).
• Ability to read, write and understand English at a level sufficient for job tasks and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Select product and load trucks, moving items between dock and warehouse.
• Work in Dry, Refrigerated, Perishables, Freezer areas as needed.
• McLane provides freezer suits, hats, and gloves.
• Review documents and verify quantity, identity, availability and condition of product.
• Operate reach truck and pallet jack to select, pull, sort and stack product.
• Hand-stack when items are off balance or mislocated.
• Shrink-wrap and label outgoing orders and remove wrap from incoming orders.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Detail oriented

Organized

Problem solver

English literacy

Tools

Reach truck

Pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

Start a fulfilling career as a Warehouse Selector!

We’re a team. Our success is driven by the collective effort of each member in our warehouse, which has set us apart in the industry for 130+ years. We’re dedicated to collectively challenging any supply chain problem with top-of-the-line technology and safety measures carried throughout the process. We wouldn’t be where we are without our warehouse team. It’s why we’ve built a culture-focused and diverse environment that offers opportunities for advancement with industry-leading benefits.

Benefits you can count on:

• Pay rate: Training - $22.00 per hour, 100% Production - $25.75 per hour, with freezer incentive.
• 4 days a week 10 hour days with a start time of 9AM or 10AM.
• Generous benefits that start on your 60th day: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA and company-paid life insurance.
• Earn vacation time, and sick leave accrual from day one and paid holidays after 90 days.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, parental leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

What you’ll do as a Warehouse Selector:

• Select product and load trucks, moving product between the loading dock and the warehouse and moving product within the warehouse.
• May work in various areas of the warehouse such as Dry, Refrigerated, Perishables, Freezer, and others.
• McLane provides freezer suits, hats, and gloves to you.
• Review documents and record information; verify quantity, identity, availability, and condition of product.
• Drive and operate a reach truck and pallet jack to select, pull, sort, and stack product within the warehouse and dock.
• Hand-stack product on occasion when items are off balance or in the wrong location.
• Shrink-wrap and label outgoing orders and remove shrink wrap from incoming orders.
• Clean work area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications you’ll bring as a Warehouse Teammate:

• At least 18 years of age.
• Able to perform accurate visual inspections and repeatedly lift to 50 pounds or more.
• At least 1 year of distribution warehouse experience, including operation of reach truck, pallet jack, and forklift is preferred, but not required.
• This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.

Fit the following? We want you here!

• Organized
• Problem solver
• Teamwork oriented
• Safety conscious
• Detailed

Moving America forward together.

We’ve been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For our complete EEO and Pay Transparency statement, please visit https://www.mclaneco.com/legal/employment/