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Job Title: Picker

Job Description

The Picker plays a critical role in ensuring that the fulfillment center is consistently stocked with the correct materials at the right time. This position directly supports operational flow, minimizes delays, and contributes to accurate and on-time order fulfillment. Through precise material picking, documentation, and staging, the Picker helps maintain service level standards and cross-departmental efficiency.

Responsibilities

+ Ensure carts are prepared and available at the start of each shift.

+ Verify radios are powered on and set to the correct team communication channel.

+ Complete and document daily checks of the electric pallet jack using the maintenance log.

+ Tag and relocate inoperable equipment with a red 'Out of Service' ticket to the designated red tag area.

+ Use zone pick sheets to locate and retrieve items from racks, shelves, and bins.

+ Accurately record quantities pulled; sign and print name for traceability and accountability.

+ Organize picked materials by destination using assigned color codes.

+ Attach the job ticket holder and matching color-coded cone to each cart or pallet.

+ Stage materials in designated areas to support downstream workflows.

+ Replenish pick zones as needed to prevent delays and out-of-stock scenarios.

+ Assist Inventory Support in material turnover when picking volume allows.

+ Assist with putaway of inbound inventory during low-pick-volume periods.

+ Participate in spot checks, cycle counts, and scheduled inventory audits (bi-annual/annual).

+ Return pallet jack to charge station and radio to charging area; clear floors and ensure debris is removed from all working areas.

+ Dispose of all trash properly to maintain a clean and safe warehouse environment.

Essential Skills

+ Data entry

+ Forklift operation

+ Production and inventory control

+ Order picking

+ RF scanner usage

+ General labor

+ Packing and shipping

+ Logistics

+ Microsoft proficiency

+ Unloading and order entry

+ SAP knowledge

+ Electric pallet jack operation

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Inventory management

+ Loading and assembly

+ Warehouse inventory

+ ERP systems

+ Computer skills

+ Warehouse packing

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a pay increase upon conversion to full-time employment, along with opportunities for growth within the organization. Benefit from comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401k program, and a wellness program that includes a gym discount. Monthly shipping bonuses are offered, and a Free Cash Flow Bonus is provided to all employees, prorated for tenure. Full-time employees are eligible for two weeks of PTO, accrued daily, with consideration given to time started as a temporary employee.

Work Environment

The role is based in a clean warehouse environment with no extreme temperatures. The standard work hours are from 6:50 AM to 4:00 PM, with flexibility to start earlier at 6:30 AM or 7:00 AM in the new facility, allowing an earlier finish at 3:30 PM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Asheville, North Carolina.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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 Asheville,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 20, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.