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Distribution Team Member

Papa John's International
Freedom, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/16/2027

Job description:

We're hiring!!! The Better Ingredients, Better Pizza Team!
We are looking for a Distribution Team Member who is responsible for loading and unloading goods, determining loading procedures, staging orders and checking product for loading accuracy. Second Shift: Sun, Mon, Wed, Thurs 3:00 pm-1:30 am.

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

What’s on the Menu:

  • Load and unload trucks accurately in a timely manner. Notify management of damaged or suspected product.
  • Complete loading or receiving tasks to comply with PJFS Safety and quality standards.
  • Assure completion of required daily distribution paperwork, i.e., receiving logs, load sheets, damaged product, etc.
  • Operate fork trucks and other material handling equipment in a safe and professional manner.
  • Perform daily, weekly and monthly sanitation tasks according to sanitation schedule, including trailers.
  • Communicate with Shift Leader regarding Safety, product levels, quality issues, day-to-day challenges, etc.
  • Communicate with other department team members to ensure the correct product is being picked and loaded.
  • Assist customers with will-call pick-ups as required.
  • Ensure compliance with PJFS Safety, Sanitation and HACCP policies & procedures, federal, state and local regulations (OSHA, FDA, DOL) and all Papa John’s International, Inc., policies & procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

What are some perks?

  • Take advantage of our Dough & Degrees program! We'll pay 100% of tuition for undergraduate and graduate online degree programs through our university partners for eligible team members.
  • Hourly Team Member monthly bonus!
  • Paid Time Off
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Working with great people in a smaller environment
  • Affordable health insurance options - just ask for details!

Critical Ingredients:

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Previous experience with loading and unloading trucks preferred.
  • Previous experience with technologically advanced order picking system is preferred.
  • Ability to read and/or understand written and/or verbal policy, instruction and direction in English required.
  • Must be able to safely operate a forklift and manual/electric pallet jacks.
  • Ability to perform mathematical tasks required.

Side Items:

  • Must be able to be contacted in case of emergency
  • Must be able to work in a cold environment for duration of shift
  • Must be able to routinely lift up to 60lbs.

Exciting things are happening at Papa John’s corporate restaurants. Work where the best ingredient is YOU!

Great things are happening at Papa John's! If you are looking for a fulfilling career with an international company, flavored with challenging work, mixed with professional development opportunities, a competitive salary and a collaborative team environment, then look no further! Papa John's seeks people who share our philosophy for success, are looking for quality business practices and meaningful work. All these combined to produce not only the best pizza, but also the best team members!

Papa John’s has over 5,000 locations in 44 countries and territories around the world. We offer a competitive benefits and compensation package. Driven to be the best. Better Ingredients. Better People. ®

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • Distribution center: 2 years (Required)
  • Forklift: 1 year (Required)
  • Food industry: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Pet insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • Distribution center: 1 year (Required)
  • Forklift: 1 year (Required)
  • Load & unload: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Employee Discounts, Job Training, Reduced or Flexible Hours

Salary : $20

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