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Job Description
Maximum Quality Foods, Inc. is an independent foodservice distributor located in Linden, NJ. Â Family-owned and operated for over 46 years, we are proud to serve all of New York, New Jersey, and Delaware, as well as parts of Connecticut, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.
Job Title: Warehouse Selector                          FLSA/Grade: Non-Exempt/Hourly
Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor                       Department: Warehouse
Job Summary
As a Warehouse Selector, you will accurately pull and prepare customer orders from a variety of warehouse zones, including freezer, cooler, and dry storage, using equipment like Electric Pallet Jack or forklifts. You’re accountable to the Warehouse Manager and collaborate with the team to ensure safe, efficient, and accurate order fulfillment.
Key Responsibilities
Review pick sheets or use scanning/voice-directed systems to locate and select products.
Load selected items onto pallets using Electric Pallet Jack or forklift; ensure neat, stable stacking.
Label pallets clearly (route and batch numbers), with visible tags on the outside.
Wrap and transport pallets to staging or loading docks safely.
Report any order variances or product discrepancies to supervision.
Maintain a clean, safe work area by managing debris and managing packaging waste.
Meet daily and weekly productivity goals while maintaining accuracy.
Assist with equipment checks and basic maintenance as needed.
Perform other duties assigned by management.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Using an Electric Pallet Jack
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods.
Comfortable standing, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, and operating heavy equipment.
Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and basic math aptitude.
Comfortable working across freezer, cooler, and ambient environments.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using  Electric Pallet Jack, forklifts, or warehouse management technologies.
Ability to read pick sheets, route numbers, and product labels efficiently.
Prior exposure to voice-directed picking or RF scanning systems.
Compensation & Benefits
Pay: Starting at $19.00 per hour (based on experience)
Environment: Unionized workplace with available overtime opportunities.
Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off.
Employee Referral Program
Sunday- Thursday
6:00 PM TO 2:30 AM OR UNTIL FINISH
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