PM Product Selector

SUMMARY

Our Product Selector role is responsible for pulling produce and building pallets for our customers. It includes rigorous work and attention to detail for order accuracy. We are looking for people that are safety conscious and willing to work individually within a team goal. It is in a large warehouse environment, evenings/nights, and in cold storage (refrigerated) rooms. We have been in business selling organic produce for over 35 years and have many long-term employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Operate all scanning devices and associated software used in the order selecting process;
• Obtain merchandise from bins, shelves, and coolers; Build (palletize) orders with caution so as to not damage product;
• Examine products to verify quality standards;
• Count finished products to determine if product orders are completed;
• Pallet wrap, mark and tag identification for the palletized merchandise;
• Operate machinery used in the order picking process, or assist machine operators;
• Load trucks per Company Standard Operating Procedures, as needed;
• Maintain equipment per Company SOP;
• Perform to 90 pieces per hour minimum average;
• Maintain 98% accuracy as measured by transaction;
• Perform to all other company standards;
• Observe equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected, and notify management as
necessary;
• Ensure work is performed safely at all times;
• Wear proper safety equipment at all times;
• Punctuality and regular and reliable attendance.
Perform other duties as directed, developed or assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
• Education and/or Experience: Minimum High School degree preferred. Minimum one year of
related work experience and preferably knowledge of produce varieties, or overall equivalent
experience in a warehouse or logistics environment. Experience with shipping, receiving and
storage, warehouse safety and meeting customer expectations. Previous work experience in a
perishable products industry preferred.
• Language Skills: Excellent Communication skills including reading, writing, and verbally
communicating effectively and professionally with other business departments, customers, and
vendors. Ability to diplomatically deal with difficult situations and people while exhibiting a
consistent level of professionalism. Ability to communicate in Spanish preferred.
• Technical Skills: Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and Warehouse Inventory
software.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to think independently and to solve practical problems and deal with a
variety of different situations without set guidelines. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions
furnished in written, oral, report or schedule form.
• Equipment: Operate equipment such as, but not limited to, forklift, stand up pallet jack, electric
pallet jack, computer, copier, phone.
• Other Skills & Abilities: Must be able to work variable hours, days, weekends & Holidays. Ability
to multi task and prioritize in a time-pressured environment. Excellent organizational skills. High
accuracy in work with attention to detail. Ability to complete projects in a timely manner. Ability to
get along and work cooperatively with others. Positive and professional attitude. Ability to respond
positively to constructive feedback. Ability to manage a project from its initiation to completion with
minimal supervision. Solution-oriented attitude with willingness to proactively solve issues.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Stand and walk or sit alternatively depending on specific needs of day. Estimate 90% of time is
spent on feet and 10% sitting at desk.
• Have constant need to perform the following physical activities: bending/stooping/squatting,
climbing stairs, pushing, pulling, twisting, lifting and reaching above shoulders.
• Have frequent need to perform standing and walking activities.
• Consistent need to perform the following physical activities: writing/typing, grasping/turning, finger
dexterity.
• Lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs. frequently and over 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Vision requirements: consistent need to complete forms, view computer screen. Frequent need
to see small detail. Frequent need to see things clearly beyond arm's reach.
• Hearing requirements: consistent need to communicate over telephone and in person.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate but may be high during certain times of the
day due to business level. This position is exposed to temperatures varying from 34 to over 70 degrees
and humidity levels varying from 80 to 95%.
I have read, understand, and voluntarily commit myself to the general guidelines contained in this
document. I also understand that this is only a basic description of my job, and it does not, nor is
it intended to, outline all of the specifics of the responsibilities that I will be expected to perform.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.