Order Picker, Distribution Center

Order Selector Position at Whole Foods MarketWhole 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 ordersManually stacking product onto pallets, wrapping, and preparing product for shipmentRespect all Good Organics compliances when stacking productOperating an electric/motorized ride on standing pallet jack (either single or double)Assist in cleaning the warehouse, maintaining a safe working environmentComply with all applicable health and safety codesCommunicate and maintain employee safety and security standardsArrive to work on time, wear appropriate PPE, work all scheduled shifts, complete required trainings and attend required meetingsAbility to read and speak basic EnglishPerform other duties as assigned by Team Leader, Associate Team Leader, Facility LeadershipSkills/Requirements and Professional Knowledge:Experience working with an electric/motorized ride on standing pallet jack (either single or double)Experience with voice systems a plusTeam-player with positive attitudeStrong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and meet deadlinesAble to work well with others, self-motivated, and capable of working independently with little supervisionWorking 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 accommodationMust 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 degreesRegularly getting on and off powered equipment, stepping on and off throughout shiftHand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pullingAbility to use tools and equipment, including safety box cutters, electric pallet jacks and voice equipmentMust adhere to company dress code and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)Availability Requirements:Average shifts are 8-10 hours longAbility to work a rotating schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as neededMay require the use of laddersThe 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.