Job Description

Position Summary:

The Picker is responsible for accurately selecting and preparing customer orders for shipment within a fast-paced warehouse environment. This role utilizes warehouse technology and material handling equipment (electrical jack and Hi-lo) to retrieve products, build pallets, and prepare orders while maintaining productivity, accuracy, product quality, and food safety standards.

The Picker plays a critical role in supporting customer satisfaction by ensuring orders are fulfilled accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with company operational standards.

Responsibilities:

· Retrieve picking assignments through warehouse scanning technology, RF scanners, and warehouse management systems (WMS).

· Accurately select products according to customer orders, product specifications, and operational requirements.

· Verify product descriptions, quantities, lot codes, and order details to ensure order accuracy.

· Operate pallet jacks and approved Hi-Lo safely and effectively.

· Build pallets according to company safety, product handling, and route requirements.

· Wrap, label, and prepare completed pallets for staging, loading, and shipment.

· Maintain proper product rotation utilizing FIFO (First In, First Out) inventory practices.

· Monitor product quality and identify damaged, expired, or non-conforming products.

· Report inventory discrepancies, product shortages, damages, or quality concerns to leadership.

· Maintain productivity and order accuracy expectations while meeting operational performance standards.

· Keep assigned work areas clean, organized, and free of safety hazards.

· Follow all GMP, HACCP, food safety, quality assurance, and workplace safety procedures.

· Work collaboratively with warehouse operations, inventory control, quality control, loaders, and leadership teams to support daily operational goals.

· Assist with replenishment, product movement, inventory organization, and other warehouse support activities as needed.

· Perform additional warehouse and operational duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

· Prior warehouse, order picking, distribution, logistics, or fulfillment experience preferred but not required.

· Experience using RF scanners, handheld devices, or warehouse management systems preferred.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

· Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

· Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

· Basic math and counting skills preferred.

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, and lift for extended periods of time.

· Ability to lift and move products within company established guidelines, with or without reasonable accommodation.

· Ability to work in refrigerated, freezer, or varying warehouse temperature environments depending on operational assignment.

· Ability to safely operate warehouse tools, RF scanners, and related equipment as trained.

· Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

This position operates within warehouse and distribution environments that may include refrigerated, freezer, wet, and fast-paced operational conditions. Associates may be exposed to moving machinery, powered industrial equipment, pallet traffic, varying temperatures, and moderate to loud noise levels. The role requires frequent movement throughout warehouse operational areas and adherence to established safety and food handling standards.

Baldor Specialty Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other legally protected status.

About Baldor

Since our beginnings as part of the iconic Greenwich Village retail store, Balducci’s, Baldor has upheld its original promise—to curate and deliver the finest ingredients from around the world. For more than 30 years, we have supported the food industry using cutting-edge logistics, a modern supply chain, and an unwavering commitment to service. Today, we are the trusted distribution partner for top hotels, restaurants, country clubs, hospitals, nursing homes, and culinary professionals across the region.

Benefits

Baldor is committed to supporting the well-being, stability, and long-term success of our employees. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick time, paid company holidays & floating holidays
• Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee discounts on Baldor products
• Commuter Benefits
• Career growth and development opportunities

Note: Benefits may vary based on position and employment status.

Join Our Team

If you want to make an impact at a rapidly growing organization, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and help shape the future of specialty food distribution with Baldor!