Role Overview
Performance Food Group is hiring a mid-level Order Picker. This is a full-time role in Kensington. posted yesterday. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Job Summary
You are the foundation to our company success. They work actively, safely, and independently to maintain the efficient flow of products through our distribution process, while ensuring quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Handles the arrival of merchandise and determines the suitable storage spot for each item.
- Adjusts the arrangement of pick and flow lines within the warehouse in anticipation of order selection tasks.
- Ensures that products are placed in quantities that can cater to regular or unique requests.
- Demonstrates a commitment to meticulousness by ensuring that all areas, including balers, aisles, racking, floors, door pits, and other designated spaces, receive proper attention to detail.
- -Shifts goods from the receiving zone to their proper locations. Combines items into picking containers when needed.
- Securely places products in cartons and totes, confirms the inclusion of shipping labels, and marks the containers with truck route and stop numbers.
- Secures and enhances the smooth movement and tracking of incoming, outgoing, and stored items in the warehouse.
- Upholds inventory accuracy by adhering to system guidelines.
- Collects orders following the predetermined sequence indicated on the delivery run list.
- Monitors and records the quantities of materials or items that enter or leave.
- Executes end-of-shift activities such as recharging power machinery and checking completed tasks.
- Ensures the work area is orderly by relocating supplies and merchandise to their assigned positions.
- Follow the specified work techniques, safety directives, and procedural guidelines in accordance with company standards. Confirm the safety of the workspace and promptly address any unsafe incidents.
- Execute any supplementary obligations as directed.
Required Qualifications:
- An equivalent to a high school diploma or GED is necessary for eligibility
- Being able to work the scheduled shifts and any extra hours required is a key expectation for this role
- Having the capacity to remain upright, move, extend, and elevate on a repetitive basis throughout the day
- Skilled at elevating, organizing, and taking out goods from shelves, as well as replenishing items, from different levels, with weights that vary from 10 to 35 pounds, and generally reaching up to between about 60 and 90 pounds, depending on the venue, during the work shift
- Skilled in working in multiple temperature zones, such as cold storage, freezer, and dry settings
- Meet obligations of post-employment drug screening and criminal record check
Preferred Qualifications
- A half-year background in warehouse and distribution operations
- Experience in the distribution of food products or a relevant industry
Benefits
- The company provides appealing remuneration and advantages, which include immediate access to health and wellness benefits, an employee stock purchase scheme, matching contributions towards the 401K plan, support for educational endeavors, paid leave entitlements, and various other perks
- The prospect for personal and professional development lies in carrying out essential duties that underpin America's food distribution sector
- Creating a workplace environment that prioritizes safety and inclusivity, fostering a culture that emphasizes rewarding, recognizing, and respecting individuals
Company Description:
Performance Foodservice, the primary broadline distributor within the PFG umbrella, establishes distinct partnerships with a diverse array of local clients, spanning independent dining establishments, hotels, medical facilities, educational settings, and quick-service establishments. A collective team incorporating sales representatives, culinary experts, consultants, and other professionals forges intimate associations with customers, furnishing guidance on streamlining operations, formulating menus, choosing items, and implementing operational methodologies. The Performance squad not only supplies savory fare but also extends assistance to help autonomous restaurant owners actualize their ambitions.
EEO Statement:
All applicants and employees at Performance Food Group and its subsidiaries are guaranteed equal consideration for employment opportunities, without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, genetic makeup, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Order Picker position at Performance Food Group?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Performance Food Group. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Order Picker position at Performance Food Group located?
This position is based in Kensington. Performance Food Group has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Order Picker at Performance Food Group earn?
Performance Food Group has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Order Picker role at Performance Food Group posted?
This role was posted on June 7, 2026 (yesterday). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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