Picker Packer Job Descriptions, Average Salary, Interview Questions

At [Your Company Name], we pride ourselves on the dedication and professionalism exhibited every day by the employees working at all levels of our operation. We are currently on the lookout for pickers/packers who can help us maintain that high degree of integrity and continuously push us towards loftier standards of excellence. A model picker/packer is someone who excels at inspecting, separating, and rotating products in an orderly and efficient manner without damaging, misplacing, or otherwise mishandling them. The ability to work quickly without sacrificing accuracy is of paramount importance to us. Our incredible output would not be possible without the coordinated efforts of the many loyal pickers/packers who assist us in readying orders and ferrying them to their designated places day in and day out. If you are experienced in packing, have strong communication skills, and can lift 25+ pounds, please apply.

Typical duties and responsibilities

• Check inventory, find, and collect merchandise for shipping
• Verify and record outgoing products
• Prepare items and assemble packages for shipping
• Load items as needed to move throughout a distribution center
• Comply with all warehouse safety rules and guidelines

Education and experience

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Employers prefer candidates with experience working in a warehouse setting.

Required skills and qualifications

• Ability to read and understand delivery orders, and work with minimal guidance
• Ability to operate computers and relevant warehouse management software
• Follow safe work practices and procedures
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Physical stamina

Preferred qualifications

• Ability to establish priorities and accomplish multiple tasks with minimal supervision
• Basic computer and math skills

The Picker/Packer will perform all tasks associated with the proper operation of zones designated for picking and packaging product for shipment.

Key responsibilities

• Receive and make labels and boxes based on zone and priority
• Determine and build packaging based on product size
• Use equipment to determine location of box contents
• Verify product number to the Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) label
• Use basic mathematics to determine the appropriate number of picks
• Order additional product from other locations when stock is low
• Move boxes to additional zones when complete
• Move and lift up to 50 pounds of product as needed
• Follow safety regulations

Minimum qualifications

• Ability to consistently lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to consistently move in a full range of motion
• Ability to stand for long periods of time

Preferred qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent
• Previous distribution or warehouse experience

Accurately and efficiently pick product and prepare orders for shipment observing all safety regulations and ensuring all quality standards are met while maintaining the efficient flow of product through the production process.

Works independently and communicates well with other departments (verbally/written/computer) to move work through the system in an organized fashion.

Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duties assigned to best serve the company.

Position responsibilities

• Accurately and efficiently pick and pack product according to established standards
• Run scanning equipment
• Pack orders to the customer’s requirement and/or from provided specifications
• Meet established productivity standards and quality standards
• Self-identifies mistakes, identify problems and recommend solutions
• Provide candid and timely feedback to all levels in the organization, involve others in problem-solving when needed, and see all responsibilities through to a successful completion
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must be able to work the scheduled, assigned times and required overtime for the position
• Able to stand, walk, reach, and lift repeatedly throughout shift
• Able to lift, stack, and/or pull products off shelves, as well as replenish products, from various heights weighing between 10-35 pounds and generally up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds, depending on the location, throughout shift
• Able to work in multi-temperature environments, i.e. cooler, freezer, and dry
• Pass pre-employment drug test

A Packaging Picker plays a key role in the efficient distribution of our warehouse deliveries and arrivals. Working in conjunction with all warehouse operational staff, a Picker selects, bundles, and organizes products from the warehouse in preparation for loading onto delivery trucks en route to customers. Pickers prepare multiple orders timely and resourcefully throughout the working day.

• Handles pick tickets/orders from warehouse management/staff to pull items from warehouse inventory
• Use RF guns and other electronic equipment as necessary.
• Physically pulls warehouse items by the stated number, size, color, quantity, quality, etc.
• Compare and inspect physical items pulled to the requirements of the pick ticket/order
• Packs/wraps orders as required by item/delivery type, and prepares for shipment
• Transports orders to shipping locations/bins/docks using the proper material handling equipment
• Ensures that orders are staged correctly for each delivery
• Operates any material handling equipment following established safety guidelines
• Assists in maintaining the security and safety of the warehouse
• May assist in placing incoming items in inventory
• Participate in conducting warehouse inventory counts as required.

Additional functions and duties

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• One or more years of experience coordinating shipments in a warehousing or distribution environment
• Ability to perform tasks under pressure, and within a deadline driven environment
• Ability to handle detail oriented work to insure proper items and quantities are picked to arrive at customers in good condition
• General fluency in English required, verbal and written
• High school diploma or equivalent

Physical requirements

• Agility to stand and walk for extended periods of time is a primary job responsibility
• Capacity to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. intermittently during a typical work shift
• Observance of established safety guidelines in conducting physical work activity duties