Job Description
Night Shift Order Selector
JOB SUMMARY / GENERAL DESCRIPTION: In the Order Selector position, An Order Selector is responsible for selecting product in a safe and efficient manner, which includes reading labels, placing product in the proper locations on pallets and preparing it for shipping. Selectors accomplish this by following standard work instructions and operating heavy equipment (pallet jacks/forklifts). The position is physically demanding and entails exposure to varying temperature zones. Based out of our Louisa, KY warehouse, you will be an essential part of our team that has been servicing customers and delivering fine foods since 1942.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
- Manual transfer of cased product from pick slots to pallet and affix label
- Secure products on pallets; build according to prescribed procedures
- Pay close attention to detail while performing job duties including but not limited to reading labels, selection, transfers, palletizing, etc.
- Meet selection standards and accuracy standards
- Safely operate all warehouse equipment and obey all safety rules
- Read alpha and numeric codes from pick sheets and slots
- Work in multi-temperature areas as assigned
- Produce a quality work output on a consistent basis
- Other projects or duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications:
- Experience in a highly physical, labor intensive position (ie. construction, distribution warehouse, equipment/machine operator, farmhand, freight handler or other positions which require continuous activity and heavy lifting and/or which deals with multi-temperatures)
- Must have the ability to work in varying temperature zones, from freezer temperatures to non-air conditioned temperatures in the summer
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively and up to 80 pounds occasionally
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
- Must have the ability to adapt to changes in the work environment including the use and types of materials/tools, method and work instructions
- Must be a team player, including the ability to communicate well with others
- Must be able to work independently with little supervision
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to produce quality work
- Must have a strong service orientation
- Must be able to work a full-time schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays and overtime as required
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Foodservice or warehouse distribution experience
- Experience operating equipment such as a pallet jack or powered industrial truck
Skills Required
- Experience in a highly physical, labor intensive position
- Ability to work in varying temperature zones
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively
- Stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment
- Team player with good communication skills
- Work independently with little supervision
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Produce quality work
- Strong service orientation
- Full-time schedule availability including nights and weekends
What We Do
Brown Foodservice, Inc. operates out of our state-of-the-art facility in Louisa, KY. In our more than 75 years in the foodservice business, we have narrowed our offering to just a little over 8,000 items. With our vast experience in food storage and delivery, we’ve come to know the industry well and have stocked the items most restaurant operators need on a weekly basis. Having said that, if there is something you need and don’t see it here, please ask! We have access to more than 27,000 items and can help you get nearly any product you need!
