Order Puller

Position Summary:  

Employees in this position are responsible for performing material handling, order pulling, and VLM (Vertical Lift Modules) operations to support manufacturing scheduling requirements.  

Primary Responsibilities:  

Material Handling  

· Places corrugated items into approved storage locations upon delivery.  

· Retrieves replacement parts for WIP orders that were picked short or scrapped out of inventory due to noncompliance.  

· Uses RF scanners and VLM machines to perform systematic transactions to support the continuous flow of materials and orders through manufacturing work centers (2-bin replenishment, scrap replacement, etc.).  

· Submits parts’ requests for surplus inventory located in the warehouse to replenish inventory in the VLM machines.  

Order Pulling  

· Uses RF scanners to perform sub inventory transfers, sales order picks, and WIP issue transactions on items requiring movement/picks that are stored outside the VLM machines.  

· Labels and identifies items correctly as they are picked and packed into bins, cartons, envelopes, pallets, etc.  

· Delivers carts of pulled orders to their designated staging locations in manufacturing or on the dock.  

· Communicates shortages, quality issues, and other pertinent information to impacted departments when discovered (email, whiteboard, etc.).  

· Corrects inventory discrepancies as they are discovered.  

VLM Operation  

· Uses VLM machines to perform systematic transactions to support the continuous flow of materials through the order pulling process.  

· Labels and identifies items correctly as they are picked and placed onto carts or conveyors for pickup.  

· Replenishes inventory in VLM machines to maintain necessary stock levels for supporting manufacturing operations.  

· Communicates shortages, quality issues, late shipments, and other pertinent information to impacted departments when discovered (email, whiteboard, etc.).  

· Corrects inventory discrepancies as they are discovered.  

Key Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:  

· Demonstrates a keen sense of safety.  

· Builds and manages collaborative relationships.  

· Operates with high ethical standards, openness, and trust.  

· Willing and able to learn Oracle, email and other software as needed.  

· Demonstrates a strong sense of accuracy and attention to detail.  

· Stays on task when encountering frequent interruptions.  

· Operates RF scanners, programmable scales, and other equipment that supports their job responsibilities.  

· Must be able to work overtime, when required.  

Education/Experience:  

· At least 3 years of order-pulling experience is preferred.  

· Must be willing to be trained in material handling, order pulling, and VLM operations.  

· Must obtain single person lift device (e.g., Crown WAV) certification and maintain it (renewing every 3 years).  

· Must be 18 years of age or older and have legal status to work in the United States.  

· Must possess High School Diploma or GED.  

Physical Demands:  

· Ability to stand for the entire shift, with exceptions to break and lunch periods.  

· Ability to lift to 50 lbs. intermittently throughout the shift.  

· Bending and reaching, using arms/legs to keep loads within the power zone as often as possible.  

· Grasping and manipulation, using both hands to grip and lift items.  

Schedule:  

·6:00 AM-4:30 PM, M-Th OR 6:00AM-4:30PM, Tue-Fri