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.
A Order Picker should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Order Picker should be able to execute:
- 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
- Updating stock inventory after each item is retrieved
- Managing stock control, including item replenishment and storage
A competitive Order Picker will have certain skills and qualifications, including:
- 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 physical strength and fitness
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
