Why Palmer Food Services?

We offer competitive wages and a generous benefit package that contributes a significant amount to your total compensation and your personal well-being. Additionally, there are opportunities to distinguish yourself and move up in our established company through excellent performance and by contributing to our company mission, vision, and values. We value each member of our diverse and talented team - because at Palmer Food Services, our associates are our unfair advantage.

What We Value:

Honesty & Integrity
Service & Excellence
Collaboration & Teamwork
Family & Community
Dependability & Loyalty
Compassion

Role and Responsibilities:

Process daily returns in accordance with the customer return policy.
Ensure that all product transfers are received.
Daily morning drops for the production team.
Select and stage G&C, Wegmans and DTYM outbound orders.
Inspect products daily for wholesomeness and proper expiration dates.
Accurately check in products, ensuring quality control regarding expiration dates, temperature requirements, and box integrity.
Communicate any changes to purchase orders with the purchasing department, including early or late deliveries, shortages, overages, and quality issues.
Salvage damaged goods and items nearing expiration.
Splits produced every day based on need.
Balance a short list of inventory projects and complete them in a timely fashion.
Ensure W.I.P. (work in progress) inventory is adjusted and corrected bi-weekly.
Assist management with month end cycle counts.
Let down and put away the product.
Manage product hold and release tags; “sample lots”
Organize and store products appropriately.
Complete daily cleaning assignments. Ie; boxes, sweeping and damaged pallet removal.
Be a reliable and cooperative team player, ready to fill in as needed and fully engage in the work environment. Show a willingness to learn new skills for professional growth and company advancement.

Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED.
Intermediate skills in Microsoft suite.
Basic reading, writing and math skills.
Experience using inventory or warehousing systems.
Must be able to lift up to 50 LBS.
Complete all 3 PIT certifications at PFS.
Office clerical skills and knowledge of computers and target system.
Comfortable with machinery reaching heights of 25 ft.
Ability to perform duties in freezer and coolers.

Salary Range

$17.00 - $19.00 / hour

Shift:

Monday- Friday 7:30 AM- 4:30 PM

Physical Demands:

Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, sit, operate warehouse equipment.
Must be able to use hands to handle, feel, finger; reach with hands and arms, see, talk and hear.
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Possess normal vision with or without correction and able to distinguish colors.
Possess fluent speech in English, writing and communication skills necessary to effectively carry out job functions.
Must be able to read and comprehend work related materials, numerical data and diagrams.
Must be able to regularly lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work in a cold environment for extended periods with temperatures reaching -10.

Benefits of working Full-Time at Palmer Food Services:

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Paid Benefit Time (PTO, Holiday and Sick)
401k Retirement Plan with Employer Matching
Eligibility for Annual Profit-Sharing Bonus
15% Employee Discount on Retail Grocery Items (Includes Fresh Meat & Seafood)
Associate Discounts on Warehouse Food Products
Employee Appreciation Events
And much more

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Warehouse Associate