Pick and Pack Staffing for Phoenix Warehouses

Orders don’t wait. When volume jumps, the pick and pack line is usually the first place a warehouse feels it. Orders back up, shipping deadlines slip and your regular team gets stretched thin.

Temporary pick and pack workers help you keep up without hiring permanent staff for every busy stretch.

What Pick and Pack Workers Do

• Pick items from shelves or bins using pick lists or handheld scanners.

• Check items for accuracy and damage.

• Pack orders with the right materials so products arrive safely.

• Label, seal and stage packages for shipping.

• Help with restocking, returns and basic inventory counts.

When Temporary Pickers Make Sense

• Holiday and peak-season volume.

• Product launches, promotions and big sales.

• New customer onboarding or a new product line.

• Covering absences while you hire for permanent roles.

What to Look For

• Accuracy. A fast picker who ships the wrong item creates more work, not less.

• Comfort standing, walking and lifting for a full shift.

• Willingness to learn your scanners, systems and packing standards.

• Reliability, especially during your busiest weeks.

Set New Pickers Up for Success

Show them your pick path, packing standards and how to handle a missing or damaged item. Pair them with an experienced team member for the first few hours. A short, clear start leads to fewer errors later.

Plan Ahead for Peak Season

Give your staffing partner your expected volume and dates as early as you can. The earlier they know, the more time they have to find the right people.

Pick and Pack Staffing With FLAT Staffing

FLAT Staffing helps Phoenix-area warehouses, distribution centers, dealerships and auto auctions find dependable workers through temporary and temp-to-hire placements.

Need help on your pick and pack line? Visit our Partner With Us page or call 602-730-3312.