
Picking & Packing Associate
South Plainfield, NJContract$18.5–20/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The Picking & Packing Associate prepares customer orders for shipment or delivery by selecting, verifying, packing, and labeling products. The role also involves maintaining an orderly work area, handling products carefully, reporting discrepancies, and supporting general warehouse duties. This is an onsite contract-to-hire position in South Plainfield, New Jersey. Prior warehouse or shipping experience and a high school diploma or equivalent are preferred, but not required.
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Job Title: Picking & Packing Associate
Location: South Plainfield, NJ
Type: Contract To Hire
Compensation: $18.50 - $20.00
Work Model: Onsite
Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Responsibilities:
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Pick products accurately according to customer orders, packing lists, or warehouse instructions.
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Verify product names, quantities, and order information before packing.
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Pack products securely and appropriately for shipment or delivery.
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Label and prepare completed orders for the shipping or delivery process.
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Maintain an organized and orderly work area.
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Handle products carefully to prevent damage, loss, or errors.
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Communicate shortages, damaged products, incorrect items, or order discrepancies to the Warehouse Manager or designated supervisor.
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Assist with general warehouse duties as assigned.
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Work cooperatively with other warehouse team members to meet daily operational needs.
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Maintain a high level of order accuracy.
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Complete assigned picking and packing tasks efficiently and productively.
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Follow established procedures and instructions.
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Maintain consistent quality in picking, packing, labeling, and order preparation.
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Demonstrate attention to detail and minimize errors.
Requirements:
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Ability to accurately pick and pack products according to instructions.
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Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
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Ability to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
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Prior warehouse or shipping experience preferred but not required.
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Physical ability to handle products and stand for extended periods.
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High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
System One, and its subsidiaries including Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,839 open Warehouse Associate jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$18.5–20/hr
- New Jersey median$18–20/hr53 hourly ranges
- US median$20–22/hr1,237 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $19.25/hr, is close to the New Jersey median midpoint ($20/hr) — in the middle half of Warehouse Associate hourly ranges in New Jersey.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 63 open Warehouse Associate jobs in New Jersey and 1,839 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New Jersey
- Experience
- Warehouse Associate postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median (468 postings).
- Education
- 1 of the 1,839 open Warehouse Associate jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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