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Picker

The Picker operates pallet jacks and other material handling equipment to move materials and finished goods throughout a warehouse and food production environment. This role pulls materials based on work orders, delivers them to production lines, stages completed pallets for shipping, and returns unused materials to inventory locations. The Picker helps maintain accurate inventory by verifying product codes, lot numbers, expiration dates, and quantities, and by recording all inventory movements in the system.

Responsibilities

• Operate pallet jacks and other material handling equipment to move materials and finished goods safely throughout the warehouse and production floor.
• Use work orders to collect and pull required materials from designated inventory locations.
• Deliver materials to production machines and workstations in a timely and accurate manner.
• Stage finished goods pallets in designated areas for shipping and outbound logistics.
• Return unused materials to appropriate warehouse locations and ensure proper storage.
• Pack food products on an assembly line according to established quality and safety standards.
• Label packages with accurate weight, product information, and other required details.
• Identify and pull defective or nonconforming products from the production line.
• Stock workstations with necessary materials to support continuous production flow.
• Document all inventory movements in the inventory or warehouse management system.
• Verify product and material details, including lot codes, expiration dates, quantities, and item numbers, to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Use RF scanners or RF scan guns to perform picking, inventory checks, and material tracking.
• Support general production and material handling tasks as needed in a fast-paced environment.
• Follow all safety, quality, and food handling procedures while operating equipment and performing daily tasks.

Essential Skills

• Experience operating pallet jacks and electric pallet jacks in a warehouse or production environment.
• Proficiency with picking and order picking processes in a warehouse or manufacturing setting.
• Ability to use RF scanners or RF scan guns for picking, inventory tracking, and material handling.
• Basic inventory and material handling knowledge, including verifying lot codes, expiration dates, and quantities.
• Ability to pack and handle food products on an assembly line while following quality and safety standards.
• Capability to stand for 810+ hour shifts.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Strong attention to detail when labeling packages and verifying product information.
• Ability to work effectively in a physically active, fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Valid Material Handling Equipment (MHE) license.
• 12 years of forklift or warehouse manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience working in a food manufacturing or food packaging environment is a plus.
• Comfort working with sit-down and stand-up equipment in a warehouse setting.
• Strong reliability and willingness to work a consistent second weekend shift schedule.

Why Work Here?

Join a growing premium healthy snack manufacturer that focuses on wellness, sustainability, and quality ingredients. You will contribute to products that support a healthier lifestyle while working in a stable, long-term role within a company that values responsible sourcing and high production standards. The environment offers the opportunity to build hands-on skills in warehouse operations and food manufacturing while being part of a team dedicated to producing better-for-you products.

Work Environment

This role is based in a warehouse and food manufacturing facility with a focus on forklift and material movement activities. The position follows a 2nd weekend shift schedule from 5:00 PM to 1:30 AM, Thursday through Monday. The environment has moderate noise and temperature levels and is physically active and fast-paced, requiring frequent standing, lifting, and operation of material handling equipment for extended periods. You will regularly work around production lines, pallet jacks, electric pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment in a setting that emphasizes safe handling of food products and adherence to established procedures.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Totowa, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Totowa, NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026.