What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Production Picker position at Green Top Farms?
Green Top Farms was founded by a farmer-turned-public-school-teacher who was troubled by the lack of fresh, nutritious foods for many New York families. For the last ten years we have built a high volume food service, catering and delivery business. Throughout that time we have remained deeply involved in working to provide better food resources and education for school children, food pantries, and the broader community. We have also pursued our vision for a more sustainable and equitable food system. We spent the majority of our energies during the COVID Pandemic serving NYC City Agencies in the provision of food for the underserved, as well as non-profit agencies throughout NYC.
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, more tasty food, greater social justice, and reduced environmental impacts. Our menus reflect this attention to bringing nutritious, delicious food to those who need it most.
Overview:
The Picker Assistant is responsible for accurately gathering ingredients in the correct quantities and passing them to our commis chefs to support efficient production of daily work orders.
What You’ll Do:
Receive and review pick tickets to accurately select items and place them on designated pick carts.
Ensure product quality and proper rotation during picking, following all company and food safety guidelines.
Maintain clean and organized stock locations; return misplaced items to their designated areas.
Update cycle counts and inventory records according to picks.
Perform regular checks to confirm all products are correctly labeled and stored.
Follow a “clean as you go” approach, assisting with waste management tasks such as breaking down boxes and managing garbage.
Communicate any shortages, substitutions, or discrepancies during the picking process.
Adhere to all company policies and procedures regarding safety, personal hygiene (GMPs), operational standards, and food safety compliance.
Practice proper product rotation (FIFO: First In, First Out).
Operate pallet jacks or stackers when necessary.
Who You Are:
- Must have a phone, tech savvy, knowledge of ERP & communication systems (Fish Bowl & Slack)
- Food Warehouse experience (Preferred)
- Strong math, verbal and communication skills
- Ability to carry over 50 pounds and remain standing for long periods of time
- A self-starter and problem-solver spirit with extreme attention to detail
- Bilingual Strongly Preferred
What We Offer:
Green Top Farms provides benefits including medical insurance, sick leave, paid time off that increases with tenure, commuter benefits and potential for bonuses through our Green Shares employee bonus program.
Green Top Farms is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm; Requires weekend flexibility
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Reporting To: Dispatch Expediter
Salary : $18