Picking Associate

About the role

The Picking Associate is responsible for accurately selecting raw materials, components, and/or finished goods to support production and order fulfillment. This role ensures materials are picked in accordance with work orders, inventory systems, and quality standards while maintaining efficiency and accuracy. The role will be on-site at our Mesa, AZ facility.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Pick materials, components, or finished goods based on work orders, pick lists, or system instructions.
• Verify item numbers, lot numbers, quantities, and locations to ensure accuracy.
• Stage picked materials for production, packaging, or shipping.
• Ensure proper handling of materials to prevent damage or contamination.
• Follow SOPs, GMP, and safety guidelines at all times.
• Perform inventory checks and report discrepancies, shortages, or damaged goods.
• Maintain accurate records in inventory or warehouse management systems.
• Support cycle counts and inventory audits as needed.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards.
• Collaborate with warehouse, production, and packaging teams to meet daily goals.
• Assist with receiving, stocking, or other warehouse tasks as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of warehouse, inventory, or material handling experience preferred.
• Experience with inventory systems or RF scanners preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to read and follow instructions and work orders.
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Basic understanding of inventory control and safety practices.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to stand and walk continuously throughout the warehouse for the entire scheduled shift (typically 8-12 hours), with only standard meal and rest breaks; this role requires extensive walking throughout the facility to retrieve materials and is an essential function of the role.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry materials, components, and finished goods weighing up to 50-60 lbs, and to move materials using appropriate equipment.
• Ability to bend, squat, reach (including overhead reaching), and twist to retrieve items from shelving and racking from floor level through overhead heights.
• Ability to climb ladders or step stools to access elevated storage locations as needed.
• Ability to push and pull loaded picking carts throughout the warehouse.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination sufficient to accurately select and stage items and operate handheld scanners.
• Near vision sufficient to verify item numbers, lot numbers, quantities, and locations on labels and pick lists.
• Hearing sufficient to communicate with team members and detect alarms in an active warehouse environment.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to varying warehouse temperatures, dust, and equipment noise.
• Ability to wear required PPE for the full shift, including safety glasses as needed and slip-resistant closed-toe footwear.
• Compliance with all GMP, SOP, and plant safety/OSHA requirements.

Benefits

• 401k
• Life
• Dental
• Vision
• Health
• PTO