Order Picker, Distribution Center

Order Selector Position at Whole Foods Market

Whole Foods Market is seeking full-time order selectors for our distribution center in Cheshire, CT. This is a perishable distribution center with floral, meat, and produce products. Temperatures range from -10 (freezer) to 46 degrees (including a banana and avocado ripening room!). Base pay: $21.50 an hour plus incentives: $200 8-week training completion bonus! $1000 milestone bonus! $500 @ 6 and 12 months $800 a month potential based on productivity and accuracy. Shift: 1:00 PM shift start time, will work to completion, and have a rotating 4-day/10-hour workweeks including weekends and holidays. Schedules are subject to change (provided 3 weeks in advance).

Job Requirements and Basic Qualifications:

• Use voice-based order system to select and palletize store orders
• Manually stacking product onto pallets, wrapping, and preparing product for shipment
• Respect all Good Organics compliances when stacking product
• Operating an electric/motorized ride on standing pallet jack (either single or double)
• Assist in cleaning the warehouse, maintaining a safe working environment
• Comply with all applicable health and safety codes
• Communicate and maintain employee safety and security standards
• Arrive to work on time, wear appropriate PPE, work all scheduled shifts, complete required trainings and attend required meetings
• Ability to read and speak basic English
• Perform other duties as assigned by Team Leader, Associate Team Leader, Facility Leadership

Skills/Requirements and Professional Knowledge:

• Experience working with an electric/motorized ride on standing pallet jack (either single or double)
• Experience with voice systems a plus
• Team-player with positive attitude
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Able to work well with others, self-motivated, and capable of working independently with little supervision

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand or walk at least 10 hours, and be able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend and reach with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs, occasionally lift up to 70 lbs (team lift suggested for weights in excess of 70 lbs)

Work Environment:

• Work in a cold/wet storage facility environment (ranging from -10 (freezer) to 55 degrees Fahrenheit). General warehouse temps 34-46 degrees, Freezer -10 degrees
• Regularly getting on and off powered equipment, stepping on and off throughout shift
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
• Ability to use tools and equipment, including safety box cutters, electric pallet jacks and voice equipment
• Must adhere to company dress code and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Availability Requirements:

• Average shifts are 8-10 hours long
• Ability to work a rotating schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• May require the use of ladders

The wage range for this position is $18.00-$33.66 hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits". Whole Benefits offers a wide range of benefits for Full and Part-Time Team Members, including eligibility for a store discount, paid time off, financial wellness, health & wellness support programs, and access to other Team Member perks. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person's date of hire and may vary based on work location, length of service, and job type (such as regular or seasonal).

Whole Foods Market provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.