An Order Picker is responsible for accurately selecting and preparing customer orders from warehouse inventory, ensuring timely fulfillment of shipments. This role is crucial for maintaining efficient warehouse operations and directly impacts customer satisfaction through accurate order processing.
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What is a Order Picker?
An Order Picker is a warehouse professional who specializes in locating, retrieving, and preparing products for shipment based on customer orders. They work in various storage environments, including shelves, bins, and pallet racks, using equipment like forklifts, pallet jacks, and handheld scanners. This entry-level position requires attention to detail, physical stamina, and basic technical skills to navigate warehouse management systems effectively.
What does a Order Picker do?
Order Pickers receive digital order lists, locate items in the warehouse using scanning devices, and carefully pick products according to specified quantities. They inspect items for damage, package orders securely for shipment, and label them correctly. Additionally, they may operate material handling equipment, maintain inventory accuracy by reporting discrepancies, and collaborate with packing and shipping teams to ensure timely order processing. Safety compliance and maintaining clean workspaces are also key responsibilities.
Job Overview
An Order Picker is responsible for accurately and efficiently selecting products from warehouse inventory to fulfill customer orders. This role requires attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to work in a fast-paced logistics environment to ensure timely order processing and shipment.
Order Picker responsibilities include:
1. Accurately pick products according to order specifications using RF scanners or pick lists
2. Operate material handling equipment including pallet jacks, order pickers, and forklifts (if certified)
3. Verify product codes, quantities, and quality during picking process
4. Pack and prepare orders for shipment according to company standards
5. Maintain organized and clean work areas to ensure safety compliance
6. Meet daily productivity and accuracy targets for order fulfillment
7. Report inventory discrepancies and damaged products to supervisors
8. Assist in cycle counting and inventory management activities
1. High school diploma or GED equivalent
2. Ability to lift 50+ pounds repeatedly throughout shift
3. Basic math skills for counting and verifying quantities
4. Comfort working in warehouse environment with varying temperatures
5. Ability to stand, walk, and bend for extended periods (8-10 hour shifts)
6. Reliable transportation and consistent attendance record
7. Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed
8. No prior experience required - training provided
Preferred Qualifications
1. 6+ months experience in warehouse or distribution center environment
2. Previous order picking or inventory management experience
3. Familiarity with WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) and RF scanning technology
4. Forklift certification or experience operating material handling equipment
5. Experience with voice picking systems or automated fulfillment technology
6. Knowledge of shipping procedures and packaging standards
7. Ability to work effectively in team-based picking environments
8. Basic computer skills for order processing and inventory tracking
Bonus Skills
1. Bilingual abilities (Spanish/English) for diverse workforce communication
2. Certification in OSHA warehouse safety standards
3. Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies
4. Ability to train new employees on picking procedures and safety protocols
5. Familiarity with hazardous materials handling and storage requirements
6. Experience with automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS)
7. Knowledge of specific industry products (food, automotive, retail, etc.)
8. Flexibility to work across multiple shifts or departments as needed
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