Job Summary
Our client, a leading food distribution company located in Warrendale, PA, is seeking experienced Warehouse Order Pickers/Selectors for a temp-to-perm opportunity. This role operates in a traditional warehouse environment without conveyor belts, requiring strong physical stamina and picking accuracy.
Contract Duration: Temp-to-perm
Schedule: Sunday through Friday (one weekday off, in addition to Saturday), shift begins at 5:30 PM, approximately 8-10 hours depending on workload completion
Location: Warrendale, PA (on-site)
Travel: None required
Positions Available: 2
Interview Format: In-person interview required
Key Responsibilities
- Accurately pick and select customer orders in a fast-paced warehouse setting
- Operate an electric pallet jack to transport goods
- Maintain a consistent picking rate of 100-140 items per hour
- Navigate the facility efficiently, demonstrating strong spatial awareness
- Lift and move product weighing up to 50 lbs individually
- Work in cold and wet warehouse conditions as needed
- Stand and walk for extended periods, up to 10-12 hours per day
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience in a traditional warehouse environment (no conveyor systems)
- Demonstrated order picking/selecting experience
- Experience operating an electric pallet jack
- Ability to stand/walk for 10-12 hours per shift
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
- Strong spatial awareness and attention to detail
- Ability to work in cold/wet conditions
- Must provide own personal protective equipment (PPE) suitable for cold environments
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in food distribution or grocery warehousing
- History of meeting or exceeding productivity metrics in a picking role
- Flexibility with shift end times based on workload
About the Role
This position offers a pathway from temporary to permanent employment for candidates who demonstrate strong performance and reliability. Compensation is competitive, with additional incentive-based pay potential upon conversion to full-time status. This is an excellent opportunity for detail-oriented, physically capable individuals looking for long-term stability in the warehousing industry.