Order Picker - Warehouse

Performance Food Group•Johnson City, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Select cases and other containers of food and non-food products from multi-level warehouse racks to fill customer orders. Place items on pallets and move completed orders to the loading dock staging area using an electric pallet jack or forklift. Wrap and label orders and prepare them for shipment in a timely manner while following safety regulations, meeting quality standards, and maintaining efficient product flow. Work as a team member and perform other duties as assigned. The role pays $19.56 per hour starting, with average earnings of $24–$28 per hour after training through a productivity-based incentive program. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, with start times between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM and shifts continuing until work is complete. Typical shifts are 8–10 hours, with opportunities for overtime. Work takes place in dry, cooler, and freezer environments.

Requirements

Ability to work scheduled and assigned shifts, including required overtime.
Ability to stand, walk, reach, and lift repeatedly throughout the shift.
Ability to lift, stack, and/or pull products weighing 10–35 pounds regularly and approximately 60–100 pounds depending on location.
Ability to work in dry, cooler, and freezer environments.
Ability to pass a post-offer drug test and criminal background check.
Ability to become EPJ certified during the new-hire training period.
Ability to complete required training independently.

Nice To Haves

At least 6 months of experience using a motorized pallet jack.

Responsibilities

Follow company work methods, safety policies, and procedures.
Maintain a safe work area and immediately report unsafe conditions or acts.
Review the work schedule, obtain needed supplies, and prepare for operations.
Inspect the pallet jack or forklift and other safety devices before use.
Wear required personal protective equipment and safety gear.
Meet productivity and accuracy standards.
Place pallets on a pallet jack, operate it along assigned multi-level racks, and locate products according to order sheets.
Manually select and place stock items from pick slots and racks onto pallets, using single or double pallets as directed.
Transport completed palletized orders to the shipping dock staging area.
Shrink-wrap pallets for staging when required.
Replace batteries that need recharging or connect them to a charger, and complete the vehicle inspection checklist.
Secure equipment and complete necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.