Purpose:
The prime duty of an Order Picker is to pick up orders and deliver them to the delivery platform for the benefit of customers. They are expected to pick customer orders for shipment keeping in mind the quantity and type that is specified. They also assemble various types of merchandise for shipment purposes and transport orders to shipping locations specifies by a supervisor.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
(Principle Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned)
- Pick orders in the priority they are presented, safely, accurately, and in a manner that meets individual customer protocol.
- Follow all instructions as they relate to pallet type, product segregation, special label requirements, and other condition as they are presented.
- Make every effort to group like products and build orders in such a manner as to maximize both cube and pallet stability.
- Able to stand for extended periods and be productive within a repetitive lifting environment.
- Order pickers are responsible to help keep the warehouse pick locations and aisles clean and free from obstruction. Order picker/lift truck operators, must also conduct daily inspections of their lift truck and conduct battery maintenance.
- Every pallet will have a “ship to” address label or sheet applied that also indicates the customer purchase order number and the order ID number.
- The total number and type of pallet and the total number of “floor” (lifts) that the order represents will be indicated on the pick slip once the order is complete as well as indicate they were the order picker.
- Report all safety hazards or concerns immediately.
- Conduct cycle and inventory counts when required and assist other team members in variance analysis and reconciliation efforts.
Competencies:
- Strong basic mathematic skills
- Use of RF scanners within the Warehouse Management System
- Attention to detail and order accuracy.
- Proficiency using a narrow aisle reach truck.
- Complete all required documentation in an accurate and legible manner.
- Able to flourish in a fast paced, just in time environment.
- Able to commit to overtime and shift work when required.
Education and/or Experience:
- 1 – 2 years of experience in a similar role and/or environment
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Narrow aisle reach truck certification
Compensation and Benefits:
- New starting wage is $20.00 - $22.00 per hour* (commensurate with experience and location). *Note that rate could change based on shift schedule.
- Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
- Health Spending Account
- Life and Dependent Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Travel Assistance
- Voluntary Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
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