Selector

JOB-10044880

Anticipated Start Date

September 1 , 2025

Location

Richmond, VA

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

Our client is an industry leader and one of the largest food and foodservice distribution companies in North America. It delivers national and proprietary branded food and food-related products to independent and national chain restaurants, quick-service eateries, pizzerias, theaters, schools, hotels, healthcare facilities and other institutions via its distribution centers across the United States.

Job Summary

For those interested in selector role, then this is the perfect job for you. Your primary function of this position is to select cases and other containers of food and non-foods products to fill customer orders from multi-level rack warehouse storage systems. Items are placed on pallets and completed orders are moved to the loading dock staging area with an electric pallet jack/forklift, wrapped, labeled, and readied for shipment in a timely manner 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 duties assigned to best serve the company

Job Description

• Follow all preferred work methods, safety policies and procedures per company guidelines. Ensure work area is safe and report any unsafe conditions and/or acts immediately.
• Review work schedule, obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare for operations. Perform a safety check on pallet jack/forklift to be used and ensure that all other safety devices are functioning properly. Put on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear.
• Meet required productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines.
• Place pallets on pallet jack and operate along assigned multi-level racks and locate products according to order sheets.
• Manually place the appropriate stock items on pallet from pick slots and racks as required. Use single and/or double pallets as directed.
• Transport completed palletized customer order to shipping dock staging area. May be required to shrink-wrap pallet for staging.
• Remove batteries requiring recharging, replace with charged batteries, or attach re-charger and complete vehicle inspection checklist. At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills Required

• Must have at least one year of experience as an order selector, specifically operating an electric pallet jack and forklift with at least one employer.
• Must read, write, and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations.
• Must be able to perform all job functions safely.
• Must meet the company performance standards for the job.
• Must participate in company orientation and training.
• Must be able to follow instructions.
• Must be able to work the scheduled / assigned times and required overtime for the position.

Education

• High School Diploma

Additional Requirements

• Required Personal Protective Equipment:
  • Safety Shoes (steel-toe)
  • Lock-out / Tag-out Awareness Training
  • Safety harness (Platform Lift)
  • Freezer suit / hat / gloves
  • Hearing Protection (optional)
• Tools and Equipment:
  • Power Jack /Forklift / Platform Lift
  • Mop / broom
  • Utility knife
  • Battery Charging Equipment
  • Pallets Vox Audio System
  • RF unit / Computer / scanner
  • Hand Truck
  • Marker / Pens

Pay Rate

• $18 per hour

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.