MQ
WAREHOUSE SELECTOR
full-time•Linden
About this role
Maximum Quality Foods, Inc.
Job Description
Maximum Quality Foods, Inc. is an independent foodservice distributor located in Linden, NJ. 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
What you'll do
- As a Warehouse Selector, you will pull and prepare customer orders from various warehouse zones using equipment like Electric Pallet Jack or forklifts. You will ensure safe, efficient, and accurate order fulfillment while collaborating with the team.
About Maximum Quality Foods Inc
Maximum Quality Foods is a leading independent foodservice distributor, centrally located in Linden, NJ. As a MQF customer, you can expect the highest quality food products, outstanding customer service, and competitive pricing. We aim for total customer satisfaction…that’s our family’s promise to you!
Maximum Quality currently stocks over 8,000 food, paper & poultry items, as well as dairy, fresh produce and a wide variety of fresh meats. We’ve also has become one of the largest poultry distributors in the region carrying brands such as Pilgrim’s Pride, Mountaire, Harvestland, Perdue, and Magic Chicken.
Maximum Quality’s continued growth has come from growing our business one customer at a time. We have a firm belief that Customer Service, Product Quality and Value are the keys to our continued success.
We would welcome the opportunity to become your foodservice provider and hope that you find that Maximum Quality Foods to be your total distribution solution!
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