Order Picker - (89431, near Reno-Tahoe Airport)

Job Description

Job Description

Description

The Order Puller pulls products from the warehouse and packages the items appropriately to be distributed to customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Reads work order to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed. 
• Conveys materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas. 
• Sorts and places products or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence. 
• Sorts and stores perishable goods in refrigerated rooms. 
• Fills requisitions, work orders, or requests for items and distributes items to production workers. 
• Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets or shelves or conveys orders to packing station or shipping department. 
• May load product onto delivery trucks.
• Marks materials with identifying information. 
• Opens bales, crates, and other containers. 
• Records amounts of materials or items received or distributed. 
• Uses computer/scanner to enter records. 
• Compiles worksheets or tickets from customer specifications. 
• Completes requisition forms to order supplies from other plant departments. 
• Prepares products for shipping by wrapping freight line shipments and packing small packages for processing.
• Places items on dry ice or polar packs if necessary.
• Assists in maintaining inventory records. 
• In keeping with our value of Customer Satisfaction, this position is expected to provide high-quality customer service to our internal and external customers, vendors, and others alike.
• Adheres to company Policy and Procedures.
• Performs duties as workload necessitates.
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude.
• Communicates regularly with supervisor and about department issues.
• Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize.
• Consistently reports to work on time, prepared to perform duties of position.
• Meets department productivity standards.
• May perform other duties as required.

Scope of Responsibility
• This job follows standard practices and procedures and is expected to accomplish work assignments with a limited amount of supervision.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements
• Language Ability:  Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees of the organization. Ability to read and understand English.

• Math Ability:  Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.

• Reasoning Ability:  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Computer Skills:  Able to use basic computer programs and scanners.

Education and Experience
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand.  The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Tools, Equipment, and Machinery
• Must have ability to operate pallet jack, forklift or similar machinery, tools, and equipment, as needed, in order to perform the essential functions of the job.

Work Environment
• Work is performed in a shipping environment and disruptions occur frequently.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Travel Required
• N/A

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties. 


Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• Warehouse/Distribution Center 
• RF Scanners
• Order Pulling 
• Raymond Cherry Picker 
• Heavy lifting 

Benefits

• Affordable healthcare (medical/dental/vision)
• Opportunity to participate in the Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short Term Disability Insurance paid by the company
• Basic life Insurance equals to your annual salary paid by the company
• Employee Assistance Program – paid by the company
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• The opportunity to purchase additional voluntary insurance coverage for:
• Life Insurance
• Accident
• Whole Life
• Prepaid Legal
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 9 Paid Holidays per year
• 401-k Plan (eligible after 6 months of employment)