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Order Picker Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

Last updated: April 15, 2023

An Order Picker, or Picker Packer, is responsible for reading incoming orders and selecting the correct items from the warehouse shelves before staging them for delivery. Their duties include operating forklifts and other heavy machinery, updating inventory counts and counting out the appropriate number of goods to fulfill and order.

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Order Picker Duties and Responsibilities

The following are the duties and responsibilities of an Order Picker:

  • Collecting order notes to fulfill deliveries
  • Picking out ordered items from storage shelves or rooms using barcodes, serial numbers, etc.
  • Securely shrink-wrapping items before placing them in envelopes or boxes
  • Operating handling equipment according to industrial safety regulations
  • Loading delivery vehicles
  • Updating stock inventory after each item is retrieved
  • Managing stock control, including item replenishment and storage
  • Performing general warehouse duties as necessary
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Order Picker Job Description Examples

Example 1

Keeping America feed is a big job! Canteen of Elizabethtown, KY is searching for an individual who is ready to be inspired and motivated to provide world class customer service to our over 30,000+ clients. Consider launching yourself and your career to new heights as a retail route merchandiser!

What You’ll Do as a Delivery Driver:

  • Responsible for loading and delivering of items such as: soft drinks, non-carbonated drinks, coffee products, cups, condiments, snack items, fresh food, and sundries to customer's place of business contracted by Five Star.
  • Assists company management with communication to customers of new products or services.

    General Requirements:

  • Must be able to lift 50lbs+; on a repetitive basis and have the ability to reach, bend, stoop on a frequent basis.
  • Must be at least 21 years old (DOT) and have a valid driver's license.
  • Must be able to consent to a pre-employment background check.
  • Must be able to consent to a drug screen.
  • Ability to follow workplace safety policies and guidelines.

    Notice: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: From $15.00 per hour

    Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Location: On the road

    • Example 2

    Come Work with Us - $1500 NEW HIRE Incentive!
    Taylor Corporation is a growing, dynamic company with big plans for the future • and our people. Family owned and proud of it, we power our employees' potential and strive to create opportunity and security for every member of the team. We're passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we're in this for the long haul.
    Ready to build a career? It's time to look at Taylor.
    Your Opportunity: Taylor Warehouse & Distribution is seeking a 3rd Shift Order Picker to join the team at our Jeffersonville, IN, facility!
    Your Shift:

  • 9:00 PM to 7:30 AM, Monday - Friday with overtime as required, including some weekends.
    Your Responsibilities:

  • Ensures accuracy of picking customer orders
  • Perform quality checks
  • Verifies stock availability and stock shelves
  • Repackage orders
  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment
  • Cleans and maintains a safe working environment
  • Maintains related records

    You Must Have:

  • Must be able to use a ring scanner
  • Must be able to read and count accurately and do simple math
  • Detail oriented
  • Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment where you maintain and enhance department goals
  • Effectively communicate and work in a team environment
  • Self-motivated and able to multi task

    We Would Also Prefer:

  • High School graduate or GED
  • Experience in Pick/Packing
  • Experience with material handling equipment (cherry picker, reach truck, turret truck)

    Taylor is proud to now offer Daily Pay. With Daily Pay, you can get paid on your very first day. No more waiting for direct deposit or a paper check!
    About Taylor Corporation
    One of the top five graphics communications companies in North America, Taylor's family of companies provide a diverse set of products, services and technologies addressing the toughest communication challenges. For 45 years, Taylor has been a premier provider of powerful and innovative products, services and expertise for individuals, businesses, and distributors large and small. Our 10,000+ employees spanning more than 25 states and nine countries work diligently to create the interactive, printing and marketing solutions that have helped build some of the world's more recognizable brands. Everything we do begins with identifying the unique priorities and needs of our customers and creating one-of-a-kind solutions. We offer a full range of benefits to power our employees' potential including health, dental, vision and life insurance; a 401(k) plan; paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, and more.
    Taylor Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
    Taylor Corporation including all partners and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
    Location: IN-Jeffersonville-700 Patrol Road, Jeffersonville, IN

    Location: IN-Jeffersonville-700 Patrol Road, Jeffersonville, IN

    Job Type: $18.50 per hour

    • Example 3

    At Owens & Minor, we are a critical part of the healthcare process. As a Fortune 500 company with 50+ facilities across the US and 18,000 teammates in over 90 countries, we provide integrated technologies, products and services across the full continuum of care. Customers”and their patients”are at the heart of what we do.

    Our mission is to empower our customers to advance healthcare, and our success starts with our teammates.

    Owens & Minor teammate benefits include:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available on first working day
  • 401(k), eligibility after 30 days of employment
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Development opportunities to grow your career with a global company

    Pay: $17.00-$18.00hr

    Shift: 3pm-11:30pm

    Receiving
  • Unloads pallets and cases from inbound trailers and/or containers manually using the pallet jack.
  • Accurately counts, verifies, and receives product using radio frequency (RF) equipment and/or Voice Pick Technology; documents variances.

    LUM Picking
  • Selects products and quantities as directed by Voice Pick Technology and/or RF scanner and places items into totes on conveyor belt.
  • Removes empty cartons from pick module as needed.

    Sortation
  • Prepares sortation area by setting up pallets and carts for product.
  • Moves cartons and totes from conveyor belts and/or rollers and places on pallets and/or carts according to assigned batch.

    Loading
  • Uses RF scanner to ensure that totes, pallets, and carts are loaded correctly onto trucks for customer delivery.
  • Uses pallet jack to load pallets.

    General requirements for all functions
  • Follows general sequencing and process procedures.
  • Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
  • Follows safety policies and procedures and corrects or communicates hazards to management.
  • Places incoming merchandise into inventory.
  • Conducts physical inventories as required.
  • Counts and performs basic math calculations.
  • Maintains productivity and quality standards.
  • Performs additional duties as directed.

    Education & Experience
  • General knowledge of a variety of basic topics (math, reading, basic accounting, typing, etc.)
  • Prior experience working in a warehouse/distribution center a plus.
  • Warehouse/Operations certification a plus

    Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment and meet performance standards/individual performance goals
  • Good attention to detail
  • Dependable and able to report to work as scheduled/have regular punctual attendance
  • Willingness to learn how to use new material handling equipment
  • Willingness to learn WMS Technology
  • Ability to adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures for safety rules and requirements received in training

    If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

    Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
    Schedule:
  • Evening shift
  • Night shift

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Hanover, MD 21076: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

    Experience:
  • Warehouse experience: 1 year Location: One location

    • Example 4

    Full-time and part-time positions available within our order fulfillment company. We are a high volume shipper looking for additional team members to work within our growing business. Position responsible for picking and packing orders along with assisting in our receiving function. We are a fast paced environment. Position requires use of our computer inventory system. All team members must be able to lift 40lbs, twist, bend and stand for extended periods of time. Looking for an energetic, detail oriented, hardworking individual to join our team as soon as possible. Must be dependable and willing to commit to a schedule. Hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

    Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

    Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour

    Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Cary, IL 60013: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

    Shift availability:
  • Day Shift Location: One location

    • What Does an Order Picker Do?

    Order Pickers work in warehouse environments to facilitate the process of sending out inventory in storage to customers or storefronts. Their role is to quickly and efficiently get items from their place on the shelves to a truck or shipping container. Order Pickers have an in-depth understanding of a warehouse’s layout so they can easily navigate to the correct aisle and find the type of inventory they need. The Order Picker performs basic quality assurance by inspecting goods and their containers for possible damage before packing them to be shipped. Pickers also maintain the machines they use and perform repairs.

    Order Picker Skills and Qualifications

    To be qualified for the role of Order Picker in a warehouse or storage facility, you’d need to have the following skills:

    • Ability to use a radio frequency or barcode scanner
    • In-depth knowledge of industry safety regulations
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment for long hours
    • Great team spirit
    • Great physical strength and fitness
    • Excellent attention to detail
    • Great self-independence and motivation
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills

    Order Picker Salary Expectations

    Typically, an Order Picker earns an average of $13.78 per hour. Salary expectations will vary with years of experience, geographical location and the employer. However, there are other benefits such as life insurance, disability insurance and employee discounts on products.

    Order Picker Education and Training Requirements

    There are typically no education requirements for an Order Picker but having a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) will be an added bonus. Usually, on-the-job training is provided to help the individual master all the necessary procedures. Order Pickers will also require a valid license for handling forklifts and other warehouse equipment.

    Order Picker Experience Requirements

    A qualified Order Picker should have at least one year of experience working as an Order Picker, a Packer or any other similar role in a warehouse or storage facility. They should be familiar with warehouse operations and following safety regulations. Order Pickers should also be experienced in the use of inventory management software. They should have experience working with handling equipment and be able to perform simple maintenance tasks on this equipment.

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    Frequently asked questions about Order Pickers

    What is the difference between an Order Picker and an Inventory Clerk?

    While Order Pickers and Inventory Clerks both work in warehouses and distribution centers to manage stock, Order Pickers directly keep the supply chain moving efficiently while Inventory Clerks manage goods while they are in storage. Order Pickers bring stock from one place to another as part of the process of filling orders. Inventory Clerks count incoming shipments, ensure they get placed in the correct location on the shelves and organize containers to optimize the use of warehouse space. Inventory Clerks also look for discrepancies between the number of items in the system and the actual count to identify errors.

    What are the qualities of a good Order Picker?

    Good Order Pickers are focused and motivated when filling orders. They enjoy staying busy and always look for ways they can help others if they aren’t actively filling an order themselves. Successful Order Pickers need to have the physical strength and stamina to move around heavy merchandise and travel back and forth across a large warehouse to fill incoming orders without getting tired. A good Order Picker can stay alert on the job even when doing repetitive tasks and pays attention to safety protocols at all times, especially when operating a forklift or other equipment.

    What are the daily duties of an Order Picker?

    Order Pickers can work long shifts at a warehouse or distribution center to fill orders at any time of day. At the start of their shift, Order Pickers begin receiving tickets that describe the type and quantity of the items they need to gather. They use inventory management software to track down the correct items and make note if any of the listed goods is currently out of stock. When filling large orders, Order Pickers stack pallets onto forklifts and arrange the goods for easy access. They bring the completed order to the loading dock and secure them for delivery.

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