Lumper

Jobs.performancefoodservice.com

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Jackson, MS, US Until 10/6/2026 6+ years exp First posted August 7, 2026 Last posted August 7, 2026
Job description

Company Description:


Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers - providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Job Description:

We Deliver the Goods:
  • Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
  • Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
  • Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
Position Summary:
Responsible for moving product with a forklift or pallet jack from trailer to another area of the warehouse dock during receiving process. Observing all safety regulations and ensuring all quality standards are met while maintaining the efficient flow of product through the production process. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duties assigned to best serve the company.

Position Responsibilities:
  • Move product from trailer to appropriate dock staging area in a safe, efficient manner.
  • Sort and segregate pallets / product, as necessary.
  • Check product for damages and alert receivers, if necessary.
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all policies and standards


Benefits:

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Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

• 6 Months - 1 Year Warehouse and / or production work experience.

• Must be able to work the scheduled / assigned times and required overtime for the position.
• Able to stand, walk, reach and lift repeatedly throughout shift
• Able to lift, stack, and/or pull products off shelves, as well as replenish product, from various heights weighing between 10-35 pounds and generally up to between approximately 60 and 100 pounds, depending on the location, throughout shift
• Able to work in multi-temperature environments, i.e. cooler, freezer and dry
• Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check

Preferred qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

1 - 3 Years Warehouse and / or production work experience.

Licenses and Certifications:
• Forklift Certification - OSHA Forklift operator certificate

EEO Statement:

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.
About this role

Summary

Move and sort products in warehouse, ensure safety and quality standards.

Job title

Lumper

Experience level

6 months - 3 years

Minimum experience

6+ years exp

Industry

food distribution

Location requirements

Jackson, MS, with no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

forklift certificationstandingliftingwarehouse experience

Preferred skills

OSHA forklift certificationwarehouse experience

Specializations

forklift operationwarehouse logisticssafety compliance
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Jackson, MS, USA

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