Order Picker - Full Time

Job title: Order Picker

Reports to: Manager, Distribution/Warehouse 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for daily preparation of orders for shipment and completion of shipping forms, while ensuring quality and production expectations are met for accurate and on-time completion of customer orders. 

  • Responsible for setting up work area and obtaining appropriate equipment and materials.
  • Accurately select finished goods from stock for shipment using an Intermec handheld scanner.
  • Responsible for general fork truck battery maintenance and related documentation.
  • Prepare finished goods for shipment.  This includes packing, sealing, labeling, stenciling, and preparing goods.
  • Accurately complete written forms and reports including packing/shipping forms, bills of lading, and UPS/Fed Ex records, as appropriate for each order.
  • Load outgoing shipments and verify carton count according to bill of lading.
  • Advise Material Handlers when finished goods approach an out of stock position and manager when supplies need to be ordered.
  • Operate material handling equipment, as needed.
  • Unload incoming overseas shipment containers.
  • Perform basic computer functions.
  • Maintain a clean and functioning work area per 5S standards.
  • Perform related duties (including those in other areas of production) as assigned by supervisor.
  • Follow all company safety guidelines including wearing the proper protective equipment for job assignment.
  • Maintain compliance with all company guidelines and procedures.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

  • Basic verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively read and follow customer orders and shipping documents. 
  • Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices 
  • The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED. 
  • Must possess valid driver’s license, as well as the ability to be certified in Class “B” forklift operation.
  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:  

  • Previous experience working in a warehouse setting.
  • Ability to understand written material and ability to write using correct spelling and punctuation; ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using fractions or decimals.
  • Basic computer knowledge and skills.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
  • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
  • Regularly requires bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and moving items.
  • Regularly requires standing, walking, and/or lifting/handling/carrying materials or equipment of moderate weight (up to 70 pounds)

Environment:

Typically in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, tools with sharp edges, loud noise, chemicals, and fumes which may cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness.

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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