Picking Associate

Picking Associate

Position: Picking Associate

Job Summary: The Picking Associate is responsible for accurately selecting customer orders, preparing products for shipment, and ensuring order accuracy while maintaining food safety and quality standards in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Pick customer orders accurately using pick lists or RF scanners.
• Select the correct products and quantities for each order.
• Verify product labels, codes, and expiration dates.
• Place products on pallets or carts according to company procedures.
• Organize and stage completed orders for shipping.
• Maintain inventory accuracy by reporting shortages or damaged products.
• Operate pallet jacks or other material handling equipment (as authorized).
• Follow all food safety, quality, and OSHA safety guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Meet daily productivity and accuracy goals.
• Assist with other warehouse duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the shift.
• Comfortable working in a cold/refrigerated warehouse environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends when needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous warehouse or order picking experience preferred.
• Experience using RF scanners is a plus.
• Experience operating pallet jacks is preferred.
• Strong organizational and teamwork skills.

This position is responsible for ensuring customer orders are picked accurately, efficiently, and safely while meeting Perdue's quality, productivity, and food safety standards.