warehouse picker

essential duties and responsibilities:

• Picks order by using an RF handheld scanner or paper order. (Part number, location, quantity, special instructions, etc.)
• Completes documents by entering in quantity picked and pallet number(s).
• Uses forklift and/or other material handling equipment (such as pallet rider, order picker, forklift, etc.) to transport the order through the process.
• Must be able to operate vertical order picker between 5 levels.
• Stacks the cartons of product on pallets and verifies accuracy of pallet container(s).
• Uses stretch wrap machine and/or manual dispenser to wrap completed orders.
• Meets minimum productivity and accuracy measurements.
• Perform basic visual quality inspections on products.
• Maintain the production pace of other team members.
• Utilize power tools and various equipment as needed to perform duties.
• Works in a safe and accident-free manner.
• Actively participates in housekeeping to keep the work area clean and orderly. 

qualifications and requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent. No extensive experience required.
• Understands and follow basic verbal and written instructions.
• Perform basic visual quality inspections on products.
• Maintain the production pace of other team members.
• Basic computer skills.
• Forklift experience preferred not required.
• Must be certified or become certified in the operation of a forklift.
• Ability to work with a team in a fast-paced environment.

desired skills:

• Ability to understand and follow basic verbal and written instructions, with proficiency in reading and writing in English. 
• Ability to work and communicate well with others.
• Effectively communicate information and respond to questions from various levels of management throughout the company.
• Must be able to differentiate between part numbers during shipping/receiving activities.
• Must have basic math skills; addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Must be able to recognize problems due to mixed pallets and material that is in the wrong location to avoid shipping errors.
• Must be able to spend a major part of the work day on your feet and walking, standing, climbing, and/or continuous lifting of cartons.
• Must be able to work irregular and/or extended hours on short notice.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds unassisted and push or pull a pallet jack or platform cart and bend and stoop as needed to retrieve orders.
• This is a warehouse position and the job will be in a warehouse environment. The Warehouse Order Picker must be willing to work in the heat and cold and also be able to tolerate noise and dust.