Order Picker - Warehouse

PFG | Performance Good Group

4d • $20 - $28

About The Position

Performance Foodservice is a broadline distributor serving local customers such as independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. The Order Picker selects cases and other containers of food and non-food products from multi-level warehouse racks to fill customer orders. Products are placed on pallets and transported to the shipping dock staging area using an electric pallet jack or forklift, then wrapped, labeled, and prepared for shipment. The role requires following safety and quality standards while supporting efficient product flow and performing other duties as assigned.

Starting pay is $19.56 per hour. After training, average earnings are stated as $24–$28 per hour 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 required overtime and opportunities for additional earnings. Day 1 benefits are offered.

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 up to 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 within 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; keep the work area safe and report unsafe conditions or acts immediately.
• Review the work schedule, obtain required 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, travel assigned multi-level racks, and locate products according to order sheets.
• Manually place appropriate stock items onto pallets from pick slots and racks, using single or double pallets as directed.
• Transport completed palletized customer orders to the shipping dock staging area and shrink-wrap pallets when required.
• Replace batteries that need recharging or attach a charger, and complete the vehicle inspection checklist.
• Secure equipment and complete required paperwork at the end of the shift.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Day 1 health and wellness benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) employer matching
• Education assistance
• Paid time off
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Growth opportunities
• Safe and inclusive working environment with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed