An Order Picker is responsible for accurately selecting products, efficiently assembling and preparing them for shipment, and verifying the accuracy of orders sent to customers and distribution points. This role involves continuously updating inventory as products are picked and ensuring product quality and condition.
Responsibilities
Pick finished products from storage racks for customer orders accurately, efficiently, and with due concern for product quality and condition
Work safely to prevent on-the-job injuries by reading and following Company and OSHA safety regulations
Perform various functions within the pick module
Send orders down the conveyor to be wrapped
Watch for and remove jams on the conveyor
Prepare orders for shipment by palletizing and wrapping or boxing products, prints, and attaching labels on completed orders
Place packing slip prebills and other required documentation on order when needed
Operate material handling equipment safely and efficiently to minimize risk to personnel and damage to inventory and equipment
Charge and change batteries
Perform correct, accurate, and timely inventory and/or product transactions to reflect material movement and inventory status using a computer and/or RF device
Keep the work area clean and remove waste and products from the floor and locations
Remove shrink-wrap and cardboard from pallets in pick locations before picking
Place materials in proper locations
Assist with the training of current and new Order Pickers, as directed
Build and assemble pre-packs and pallet displays according to instructions
Perform case counts on completed customer orders, as directed
Assist supervisor with inventory functions, when directed
Report inventory discrepancies to the supervisor or auditor immediately
Place damaged and partial cases of product in a designated location to be recouped
Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner
Perform other duties as assigned
Report any food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action
Follow cGMP’s
Maintain cleanliness and good housekeeping
Follow all appropriate cleaning procedures
Ensure pallets are clean and in good repair
Requirements
Skill in operating material-moving equipment safely and conscientiously
Performs basic math operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions
Ability to work as a productive member of a team
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Ability to work at a rapid pace for continuous periods
Ability to organize and work on multiple tasks concurrently
Ability to deal effectively with persons representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view
Communicates effectively with plant personnel courteously and cooperatively
Must possess basic computer keyboarding skills
Demonstrates efficient order picking skills regularly
Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward completing work tasks efficiently and safely
Demonstrates responsible behavior and attention to detail
Responds appropriately to supervision
Aligns behavior with the needs, priorities, and goals of the department and company
Maintain good attendance and punctuality
Actively participates in resolving order picking issues or problems
Employees are expected to work at other work centers where job qualifications allow
Demonstrates a commitment to high-quality standards of workmanship
Possess a high school diploma or GED
Must obtain forklift and Order Picker certification
Pass an Order Picker Qualification Checklist (deadline to be established by the company)
Ability to lift up to 50lbs
May be required to work at heights up to 30ft off the ground
Hearing, speaking: Continuously. Must communicate with others and discriminate sounds with machines
Vision: Continuously
Balancing: Occasionally to Frequently depending on the work environment
Standing: Frequently to Continuously
Walking: Frequently to Continuously
Forward bend in standing: Occasionally to Frequently
Rotation in standing: Occasionally to Frequently
Elevated work: Rarely up to 1-2 mins
Floor to waist lift: Occasionally to Frequently up to 35 lbs, Rarely up to 50 lbs
Waist to crown lift: Rarely to Occasionally up to 35 lbs
Horizontal lift: Occasionally to Frequently up to 50 lbs
Front carry: Occasionally 50 lbs up to 15 feet
One hand carry: Occasionally 30 lbs up to 15 feet
Push: Occasionally up to 80 lbs
Pull: Occasionally up to 80 lbs
Left hand grip: Occasionally to Frequently up to 45 lbs
Right hand grip: Occasionally to Frequently up to 45 lbs
Pinch Grip: Occasionally to Frequently
Right and Left hand coordination: Continuous with average eye/hand coordination
Stair Climbing: Occasionally to frequently: Up to 200 stairs/day
Climbing: Occasionally
Squatting: Occasionally to Frequently
Kneeling: Rarely
Stooping: Occasionally to Frequently
Reaching: Frequently
Crawling: Rarely
Crouching: Occasionally to Frequently
Repetitive Motions: Shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, fingers: Frequently to Continuously: Including twisting wrist, ulnar deviation, box cutting
Moderate Work: Force from 20-30 lbs occasionally to frequently and up to 40-50 lbs rarely to occasionally
Benefits
Onsite training specific to job responsibilities
Important Details
Schedule: 3rd Shift, 3:30pm - 12:00am Monday - Friday. Overtime as required on Saturday and/or Sunday. Daily shift overtime required as needed.
Protective Clothing and Devices
Many of the job duties of this position require you to wear personal protective equipment (PPE); when and how to use this equipment will be explained to you at the time of hire
To determine the ability to perform job functions where the use of a respirator is required, employees will be given a physical examination before performing this type of work
Work Environment
This position is in a manufacturing plant environment, works around moving mechanical parts, works around motorized vehicles, and may be exposed to varying temperatures
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