Selector

Position: Selector/Piece Picker

Reports to: Warehouse Operations Manager

Shift: 1st Shift

FLSA: Non-exempt

Company Overview

Since 1977, Food Authority has been committed to one mission: delivering the highest-quality products and services to our customers. Today over 4 decades later, our company maintains a 24/7/365 philosophy to ensure fresh, delicious produce and grocery items reach our customers quickly and efficiently, with locations in Melville, NY, Jessup, MD, and Westborough, MA.

Why Choose Food Authority?

We're a growing company that values our employees and their contributions. At Food Authority, you'll enjoy:

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with an excellent company match
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement

Summary

As a Selector, you'll play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely order fulfillment. You will pick and assemble orders, maintain product integrity and safety standards, and stack pallets efficiently for outbound transportation. This position requires attention to detail, adherence to food safety protocols, and collaboration across departments to maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately pick and assemble boxes according to purchase orders
• Maintain balanced pallet loads and proper stacking for safe transportation
• Ensure product integrity and temperature control at all times
• Follow FIFO (First In, First Out) system for order picking
• Wrap and secure pallets for safe weight distribution in trucks
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and optimized for space utilization
• Remove packaging and pallets after picking; perform daily cleanups
• Assist other departments as needed
• Always work with safety in mind and follow company protocols

Required Skills and Abilities

• Previous experience in distribution or warehouse operations (food industry preferred)
• Ability to work independently and efficiently
• Experience operating warehouse equipment (electric pallet jack, pallet rider, forklift) is a plus
• Strong commitment to safety and quality standards

Pay Rate: $18.00

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 5080 lbs regularly
• Comfortable working in cooler and freezer environments for extended periods
• Ability to move safely over uneven terrain and in confined spaces
• Quick response to sounds and ability to identify potential hazards

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Race, Religion, Color, National Origin, Citizenship, Sex, Age, Disability, Ancestry, Veteran Status, Genetic Information. In addition to federal law requirements, Food Authority complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.