Night Order Selector at S&W Wholesale Foods in Hammond, LA

Description

About the Job!

Are you someone who enjoys staying active, working independently, and being part of a team that keeps operations moving? At S&W Foods, our Night Order Selectors play a critical role in preparing customer orders for delivery by accurately selecting, stacking, wrapping, and loading products throughout the warehouse. This position helps ensure customers receive complete and accurate orders while supporting efficient overnight warehouse operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and take pride in accuracy, productivity, and teamwork, this could be the opportunity for you!

What You'll Own as a Night Order Selector at S&W Foods

You will be responsible for accurately selecting customer orders, safely operating warehouse equipment, and preparing pallets for shipment while maintaining productivity, quality, and safety standards.

• Order Selection & Accuracy: Locate, select, and accurately stack cases according to customer orders while maintaining quality and productivity standards.
• Warehouse Equipment Operation: Safely operate electric pallet jacks, forklifts, and reach trucks to transport products and pallets throughout the warehouse.
• Pallet Building & Wrapping: Build stable pallets and properly wrap products to ensure safe handling and transportation.
• Truck Loading Support: Load completed pallets onto outbound delivery trucks and ensure products are positioned correctly for shipment.
• Safety & Compliance: Follow all company safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment while performing warehouse activities.
• Team Collaboration: Work effectively with warehouse team members while maintaining the ability to work independently and stay self-motivated.
• Operational Support: Perform additional warehouse duties as assigned to support nightly operational goals and customer service expectations.

What Success Looks Like!

Success in this role means consistently selecting orders accurately, building quality pallets, and maintaining productivity while supporting a safe and efficient warehouse operation. A successful Night Order Selector demonstrates reliability, attention to detail, and a commitment to helping the team achieve nightly objectives the S&W way!

To Achieve This, You Will Most Likely Have

• Attention to Detail: Ability to accurately select products and build customer orders with minimal errors.
• Equipment Operation Skills: Experience operating forklifts, electric pallet jacks, stand-up reach trucks, and other warehouse equipment.
• Safety Mindset: Strong commitment to workplace safety and adherence to company procedures.
• Communication & Teamwork: Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Self-Motivation & Reliability: Demonstrated ability to work independently, report to work on time, and maintain strong attendance.
• Fast-Paced Work Ability: Ability to perform efficiently in a busy warehouse environment while maintaining accuracy and productivity.

Bonus Skills!

Experience working in a warehouse environment, operating RF scanners, and handling material-moving equipment will help you make an immediate impact in this role. Candidates with foodservice distribution experience are especially encouraged to apply.

Education & Experience

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous warehouse experience preferred.
• Experience using RF scanners preferred.
• Must successfully pass a drug and alcohol screening.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to routinely lift and move products weighing 40-60 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to remain on your feet for extended periods and work open-ended shifts until nightly work is completed.
• Ability to work in cold warehouse environments and withstand cold temperatures.

Benefits

At S&W Foods, we believe that taking care of our team is just as important as taking care of our customers. We are proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and long-term financial security. Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Plans
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• An annual Birthday Holiday!
• Vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan with Company Matching
• Employee Grocery Discounts

About S&W Foods

We are on the move! As the region's premier independent foodservice supplier, we combine a high-standard, professional work environment with the heart of a family-owned business. We proudly live by our core values every single day: Faith & Family, Genuine, and Our Promise. If you are looking for a collaborative team that treats each other with mutual respect and thrives on delivering excellence, you belong here!

We are an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, family medical history or genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, past or present military service, family or parental status, or any other status protected by law.