Warehouse Order Selector

Associated Grocers Baton Rouge•St. George, LA

5d•$16 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Associated Grocers is hiring a Warehouse Order Selector to locate, select, and stack merchandise cases to complete customer orders. The role uses an electric pallet jack to move pallets throughout the Distribution Center. Selectors assigned to the Freezer Department work in temperatures ranging from 32 to -20 degrees. The position offers full-time work, competitive pay, weekly payroll, and opportunities for growth. Starting pay is listed as $15.50 to $17.50 per hour, with potential to earn up to $23.65 per hour in the first year and up to $27.57 per hour after one year; pay depends on the department. The posting also describes a performance-based incentive system with potential earnings of $25.17 to $27.15. Selectors are expected to follow order-selection methods and safety and sanitation procedures, meet company performance standards, and work positively with the warehouse team. The position may involve open-ended shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Selectors must be able to lift and move items weighing 40–60 pounds routinely and up to 100 pounds occasionally. Freezer and perishable assignments may require working in cold conditions and using personal protective equipment.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must pass a drug and alcohol screen and successfully complete random screens.
Ability to perform effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, both individually and as part of a team.
Self-motivation, a strong work ethic, and ethical conduct.
Punctuality and a good attendance history.
Ability to routinely lift and move objects weighing 40–60 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
Ability to work open-ended shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
Ability to operate warehouse equipment in the assigned area, including an electric ride-on pallet jack, pallet jack, and voice technology systems used for selection.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
High school diploma or GED preferred, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education.

Nice To Haves

Previous warehouse order selector experience preferred.
Previous experience with voice selection system technology is a plus.

Responsibilities

Obtain and prepare an electric pallet jack for operation, including visual and operational inspections.
Obtain personal protective equipment when assigned to the Perishable Department.
Operate an electric pallet jack within the Distribution Center to select items accurately for customer orders.
Use the preferred methods for selecting orders.
Read case labels to identify items correctly.
Select full cases, stack them on pallets, place the correct product labels on items, and restack or reposition items and pallets as needed.
Check completed orders to ensure products are placed and stacked appropriately to prevent damage during transit.
Transfer wrapped pallets to the loading or staging area.
Apply special wrap or ice/dry ice depending on the type of food.
Communicate with the voice selection system throughout the shift to process orders.
Use an electric pallet jack to help Loaders move pallets from the perishable dock to the loading area at the end of the shift, as required.
Meet the minimum acceptable performance level of 95% or above according to company standards.
Follow safety and sanitation rules, regulations, and guidelines, and notify a supervisor of unsafe or unsanitary conditions.
Interact positively with the warehouse team and promote team-building.

Benefits

Weekly pay
Performance-based incentive pay system
Available overtime opportunities
Guaranteed 40 hours every week
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid vacations
Holiday pay available immediately upon hire
Supplemental life, accident, short-term disability, cancer, and stroke insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan
Opportunity for advancement
Comprehensive benefits package
Fantastic team environment