Picker Assistant

Picker Assistant

Brooklyn, NY

Overview

Salary Range $19.00 Hourly

About Us

Green Top Farms is a New York-based food service company specializing in farm-fresh meals for enterprise workplace dining and corporate catering. We partner with leading companies to deliver elevated daily dining and hospitality experiences, using seasonal ingredients and thoughtful operations to create consistent, high-quality service at scale. Our mission is to build a more sustainable and equitable food system, starting by reconnecting consumers and local farmers. We believe the results of strengthening that connection are better nutrition, tastier food, greater social justice, and reduced environmental impacts. Our menus reflect this attention to bringing nutritious, delicious food to those who need it most.

Position Overview

The Picker Assistant is responsible for accurately selecting, organizing, and staging ingredients and products to support daily production and ensure timely fulfillment of work orders. This role plays a critical part in maintaining inventory accuracy, product quality, and food safety while ensuring commis chefs have the materials needed for efficient production. The Picker Assistant works collaboratively with warehouse and production teams to maintain organized inventory, follow proper product rotation (FIFO), and uphold Green Top Farms' operational, safety, and quality standards in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

45% Ingredient Picking & Order Fulfillment

• Accurately read and complete pick tickets.
• Pick correct ingredients and quantities.
• Stage products on designated pick carts.
• Meet production timelines.

20% Inventory Control

• Perform cycle counts.
• Return misplaced items to correct locations.
• Maintain organized storage areas.
• Report inventory discrepancies.

25% Quality & Food Safety

• Inspect product quality.
• Follow FIFO rotation.
• Verify proper labeling and storage.
• Adhere to GMPs and food safety standards.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Break down boxes.
• Remove trash and recycling.
• Practice "Clean as You Go."

5% Communication

• Notify supervisors of shortages or substitutions.
• Communicate issues affecting production.
• Coordinate effectively with commis chefs and team members.

5% Equipment Operation

• Safely operate pallet jacks or stackers.
• Move inventory and supplies as required.
• Follow all equipment safety procedures.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience in food production, warehousing, inventory, or a related environment is preferred but not required.
• Ability to accurately read and follow pick tickets, work orders, and inventory documentation.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic understanding of inventory control and product rotation (FIFO) preferred.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly and stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to safely operate pallet jacks or other material handling equipment, or willingness to be trained.
• Basic math and counting skills for inventory and quantity verification.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Commitment to following all food safety, sanitation, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and workplace safety standards.
• Dependable, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities while meeting production deadlines.
• Flexible to work overtime, weekends, or holidays as needed to support business operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• NY Food Handler's Certificate/Card
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Experience in commissary or large-scale food production kitchens

Key Competencies

• Attention to Detail
• Organization
• Time Management
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Reliability
• Problem Solving
• Food Safety Awareness

Role Details

Title: Picker Assistant

Location: East Williamsburg, Brooklyn Facility

Schedule: MondayFriday & Sunday shifts available starting as early as 6am

Reports to: Purchasing Manager

Compensation: $19/hr

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Sick leave
• Paid time off that increases with tenure
• 401(k)
• Daily family meal
• Potential for bonuses through our Green Shares employee bonus program
• Eligibility and details subject to company policy

Green Top Farms is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, including the New York State Human Rights Law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious observances, in accordance with applicable laws.