Picker Assistant

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.