Picker/Packer

Position Overview

Under general supervision, this position picks and packs customer and internal company orders. Picking and packing is a two-phase process – one person picks the order, while a different person packs the order. Picker/Packers will be trained on both phases of the process and may perform either function, as directed by management, on an order. No orders will be picked and packed by the same employee.

Essential Job Functions

• Completes orders and ensures order accuracy.
• Operates hand held tape gun.
• Operates RF scanning gun.
• Maintains workstation/cart – cleans before and after shift.
• Works efficiently to meet deadlines set by management.
• May operate pallet jack and hand truck. Uses a utility knife.
• Works efficient as a team member – may assist other warehouse departments, as needed.
• Adheres to warehouse procedures and safety standards.
• Pickers
  • Picks all items listed on a customer order from the pick list (boutique, international, EDI, internet, PR, employee orders, etc.)
  • Scans each item picked – product, bin location, quantity & batch code.
  • Verifies that item #/UPC scanned matches the order.
  • Pays close attention to detail to ensure correct batch code is scanned.
  • Notifies warehouse management immediately if any items on a customer order are out-of-stock or any scanner issues occur.
  • Builds appropriate boxes for the packer to use on the order, as necessary (i.e. smaller accounts/orders.)
• Packers
  • Packs the items picked by the picker into appropriate boxes for shipping.
  • Label each box by writing the Box # and Order ID information (PO#, Store Name, Account #, DC, State).
  • Records the box dimensions (l, w, h), box weight and box #/qty for each box on a manual breakdown sheet.
  • Arranges completed boxes on pallets for shipment (not higher than 7’ or individual product limit.)
  • Wraps pallets and writes Order ID information on the sides of each pallet.
  • Once all pallets are wrapped, notifies Lead that the order has been packed, and moves pallets to staging area.

For smaller orders (less than one pallet), notifies Lead when all boxes for an order are ready, and moves boxes to shipping department.

Other Skills and Abilities

Detail-Oriented, Team Player, must work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, Organizational Skills, Time Management Skills

Physical demands

Standing and Walking most of the day, Bending, Reaching, Stooping, Lifting up to 50 pounds