Selector

Selector

The Selector is responsible for accurately picking and packing dairy products for shipment in a refrigerated environment, ensuring all items meet quality standards, match customer specifications, and are properly documented and labeled for delivery.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and select milk and other dairy products based on quality, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Pick and pack dairy items for shipment by following order sheets and established procedures.
• Pull customer orders in sequence and place products on the conveyor chain for processing.
• Check each item after it is placed on the line to verify accuracy, quality, and correct product selection.
• Apply the appropriate customer information and labels to each product selected.
• Document code dates and other required information on load sheets in a clear and accurate manner.
• Identify and promptly report all quality issues or product concerns to the supervisor.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area by picking up trash and cleaning cooler spills.
• Hose down chains, chain covers, and the floor daily to support sanitation and safety standards.
• Manually palletize products using a hand truck (dolly) and prepare them for shipment.
• Support inventory, production, and order picking activities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support smooth warehouse and production operations.
• Work weekends, holidays, and overtime when required to meet operational demands.
• Perform basic math calculations to verify quantities, counts, and order accuracy.

Essential Skills

• Ability to accurately follow order sheets and pull customer orders in the correct sequence.
• Strong attention to detail when checking items on the line and verifying product accuracy.
• Capability to apply correct customer information and labels to products.
• Basic math skills to perform counts, verify quantities, and complete documentation.
• Ability to identify and report quality issues in a timely and clear manner.
• Physical ability to manually palletize products using a hand truck (dolly).
• Reliability and flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Commitment to maintaining cleanliness and safety in the work area.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in production, inventory, or order picking environments.
• Comfort working with packaging processes for dairy or food products.
• Ability to follow documented procedures for code dating and load sheet completion.
• Willingness to perform a variety of tasks and other duties as assigned.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan. The organization values long-term stability, offers opportunities to contribute directly to daily operations, and supports a culture of reliability, safety, and teamwork.

Work Environment

This role operates in a cold, refrigerated environment where dairy products are stored and processed. The work is very physical and involves continuous lifting, bending, crouching, and moving throughout the shift. Team members regularly use equipment such as conveyor chains and hand trucks (dollies) and are expected to maintain a clean and safe facility by cleaning spills and washing down chains, chain covers, and floors. Appropriate cold-weather work attire is recommended to stay comfortable and safe in the refrigerated setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newport News, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $17.50/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Newport News,VA.