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Since 1915, Jordano’s Foodservice has grown to become the premier distributor of food, beverages, and culinary equipment in the Tri-Counties. Pacific Beverage Company has proudly distributed a high-quality portfolio of beer and non-alcoholic beverages on the Central Coast since 1946.

Our long-standing success reflects our commitment to building strong, lasting relationships with our customers, suppliers, employees, and community. We are guided by our core values of pride, respect, and integrity, and we strive to uphold these principles in everything we do.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Warehouse Manager, the Warehouse Crew – Swing Shift position supports a productive warehouse operation by pulling and staging customer orders, stocking product, loading product, handling returns, and performing general warehouse duties in accordance with Jordano’s Foodservice Division guidelines.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with regular overtime, including Sunday work. Due to the physical demands, schedule, and overtime expectations, this role may not be suitable as a second job.

Job Information

• Position: Warehouse Crew – Swing Shift
• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, with consistent overtime including Sundays
• Pay Range: $23.50 – $27.75 per hour
• Starting Pay: Starting pay is dependent on qualifications, experience, and business needs; target start rate is $24.50 per hour
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

What You Will Be Doing

• Pull, stage, load, and organize customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Receive, unload, verify, and stock product in designated warehouse locations.
• Use forklifts, pallet jacks, tuggers, and other warehouse equipment as assigned and authorized.
• Verify product, quantities, labels, and order accuracy using pick sheets, labels, or warehouse documentation.
• Perform quality control checks and report damaged, missing, or incorrect product to the manager or lead.
• Stage and prepare orders for loading according to route sequence and company procedures.
• Load product in a stable, safe, and travel-ready manner.
• Assist with product returns, including verifying counts, documenting returned items, and moving product to proper locations.
• Support warehouse cleanliness by removing trash, boxes, spills, and other hazards from assigned work areas.
• Ensure warehouse equipment is charged, maintained, and ready for the next shift.
• Work in cooler, freezer, dry warehouse, dock, and loading areas as assigned.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and federal and state safety regulations.
• Identify and report safety concerns, damaged equipment, housekeeping issues, or unsafe conditions to a supervisor or Safety Coordinator.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support warehouse operations.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; or related warehouse, distribution, order picking, stocking, loading, or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions, pick sheets, labels, safety rules, and warehouse procedures.
• Ability to perform basic math, including counting, adding, subtracting, and verifying product quantities.
• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced warehouse environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
• Ability to communicate professionally with supervisors, leads, coworkers, and other departments.
• Experience operating a pallet jack, electric pallet jack, tugger, and/or forklift preferred.
• Ability to successfully complete company-required warehouse equipment training and certification.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment safely and in accordance with company policies and OSHA safety requirements.
• Ability to work assigned schedule, including swing shift hours, overtime, weekends, and Sundays as required by business needs.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, push, pull, and perform repetitive movements throughout the shift.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to push or pull loaded carts or palletized product as part of warehouse operations.
• Freezer assignments may require lifting or moving items weighing approximately 60 to 80 pounds.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a warehouse environment, including dock, dry storage, cooler, and freezer areas.
• Employees may be exposed to wet or slippery floors, moving equipment, vibration, outside weather conditions, and extreme cold.
• Freezer assignments may require working in below-freezing temperatures while wearing company-required freezer gear or insulated clothing.
• Employees must follow all safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment.

Growth & Development

We are committed to supporting employee growth and long-term career development. Jordano’s offers continued education, tuition reimbursement, and a collaborative work environment where employees can build new skills, expand their knowledge, and pursue advancement opportunities within the company.

Benefit Information

Jordano’s offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial well-being, and work-life needs of our employees and their families.

Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts for eligible medical and dependent care expenses.

We also offer a 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match, supporting employees in building long-term financial security.

Eligible employees receive paid time off benefits, including paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and additional time-off programs designed to support work-life balance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Jordano’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.