Warehouse Worker

Performance Food Group; Swedesboro (NJ); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; 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

A leading food distribution company in New Jersey is seeking warehouse associates to maintain efficient product flow in the distribution process. The role offers competitive pay at $21/hr, additional shift differentials, and comprehensive benefits from Day 1. Responsibilities include general warehouse duties, such as loading and inventory management while ensuring a safe and organized work environment. Candidates must possess at least a high school diploma, have previous warehouse experience, and be comfortable in multi-temperature settings.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of warehouse and/or distribution work experience.
• 1+ years of ride-on electric pallet jack experience.
• Able to work in multi-temperature environments, i.e., cooler, freezer and dry.

Responsibilities

• Perform general warehouse duties including order selection and loading.
• Ensure work area is clean and safe.
• Meet required productivity and accuracy standards.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Safe lifting techniques

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

Tools

Electric pallet jack

Job description

$21/hr + $2 shift diff + $2 cooler/freezer diff

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

Job Description

Benefits Day 1

Sun–Thurs schedule, 4 pm – until finished

$21/hr + $2 shift diff + $2 cooler/freezer diff

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 Purpose

Warehouse associates are the foundation to our company’s success. They work actively, safely, and independently to maintain the efficient flow of products through our distribution process, while ensuring quality standards. As a Warehouse, Worker, you will support the shipping and/or receiving functions activities within our warehouse.

The Warehouse, Worker performs shipping and/or receiving functions in a timely manner while maintaining inventory and warehouse work areas, 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 duty assigned to best serve the company.

Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Performs general warehouse duties as assigned including but not limited to forklift put‑away, let‑downs, will‑call selection, returns, sanitation, break down pallets, wrapping pallets, order selection, loading, and receiving.
• Performs general housekeeping duties and keep warehouse area, loading dock and trailers clear and clean as required. Ensures work area is safe and report any unsafe conditions and/or acts immediately.
• Performs daily safety check of the assigned forklift/pallet jack in accordance with company policy.
• Performs damage control checks on items received and contact supervisor about removing items according to company policy.
• Removes batteries requiring recharging, replace with charged batteries and complete vehicle inspection checklist. Follows all preferred work methods, safety policies and procedures per company guidelines.
• Reviews work schedule and daily production paperwork and prepare for operations.
• Puts on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear.
• Meets required productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines.
• Secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• 1+ years of warehouse and/or distribution work experience
• 1+ years of ride‑on electric pallet jack 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, stack, and/or pull products off shelves, as well as replenish product, from various heights weighing between 10‑35 pounds and generally up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds, depending on the location, throughout shift
• Able to work in multi‑temperature environments, i.e., cooler, freezer and dry
• Pass post‑offer drug test and criminal background check

Company description

Vistar customers are everywhere people work, play, and shop. Vistar is America’s leading candy, snack, and beverage distributor with more than 25 distribution centers delivering everything from popcorn to healthy meal replacements anywhere in the U.S. The company has thrived by innovating, exceeding customer expectations, and fostering a collaborative culture built on teamwork, doing what’s right, and giving back to the communities they serve.

Awards and Accolades

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.