Warehouse Picker job description
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Example warehouse picker requirements on a job description
Warehouse picker requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in warehouse picker job postings.
Sample warehouse picker requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience in a warehouse setting.
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
- Knowledge of inventory control systems.
- Familiarity with safety and sanitation protocols.
Sample required warehouse picker soft skills
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask.
Warehouse Picker job description example 1
Petco Holdings, Inc. warehouse picker job description
C ome work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!
+ Join our team today! Payrate $21.00
+ Direct Hire 5 :00am - 1:30pm Monday thru Friday Overtime as Needed
+ 10 Paid Days Off in 1st Year
+ Referral Bonuses Available
+ We have amazing benefits and discounts to keep you and your fur/fin/feathered babies healthy and happy!
+ Equipment Experience a PLUS- Electric Pallet Jack
+ We offer a Safe, Diverse, and Inclusive Work Environment
To facilitate the timely and accurate preparation of pet supplies to be shipped to the Petco stores and to receive warehouse stock goods. This job is composed of several tasks which are generally routine in nature and are repeated several times during the course of the day and are part of the Petco Labor Management System in which productivity standards must be met. This is a safety sensitive position that requires drug testing.Essential Job Functions: Through previous background and experience, the candidate must demonstrate, with or without an accommodation, the ability to:- Operate Material Handling equipment including but not limited to: pallet jacks and standup lifts.- Maintain established productivity standards.- Continuously lift merchandise up to 50 pounds daily for entire shift duration.- Use voice activated computer headset to select merchandise.- Use hand-held RF devices as needed to scan merchandise bar codes- Conduct basic math computations, with or without a calculator.Supervisory Responsibility:Although this position generally does not entail supervising other employees, management may on occasion delegate additional responsibility to include providing functional guidance and training to others.Work Environment:In addition to extensive bending, carrying, lifting (in excess of 50 pounds routinely), and climbing, the nature of this position entails constant exposure to heat, cold, dirt, dust, fumes, and noise within the warehouse. While some job duties may occasionally be conducted outdoors, the majority of work is performed indoors at one location. Risk of injury in this type of work should not be overlooked.
Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.
+ Join our team today! Payrate $21.00
+ Direct Hire 5 :00am - 1:30pm Monday thru Friday Overtime as Needed
+ 10 Paid Days Off in 1st Year
+ Referral Bonuses Available
+ We have amazing benefits and discounts to keep you and your fur/fin/feathered babies healthy and happy!
+ Equipment Experience a PLUS- Electric Pallet Jack
+ We offer a Safe, Diverse, and Inclusive Work Environment
To facilitate the timely and accurate preparation of pet supplies to be shipped to the Petco stores and to receive warehouse stock goods. This job is composed of several tasks which are generally routine in nature and are repeated several times during the course of the day and are part of the Petco Labor Management System in which productivity standards must be met. This is a safety sensitive position that requires drug testing.Essential Job Functions: Through previous background and experience, the candidate must demonstrate, with or without an accommodation, the ability to:- Operate Material Handling equipment including but not limited to: pallet jacks and standup lifts.- Maintain established productivity standards.- Continuously lift merchandise up to 50 pounds daily for entire shift duration.- Use voice activated computer headset to select merchandise.- Use hand-held RF devices as needed to scan merchandise bar codes- Conduct basic math computations, with or without a calculator.Supervisory Responsibility:Although this position generally does not entail supervising other employees, management may on occasion delegate additional responsibility to include providing functional guidance and training to others.Work Environment:In addition to extensive bending, carrying, lifting (in excess of 50 pounds routinely), and climbing, the nature of this position entails constant exposure to heat, cold, dirt, dust, fumes, and noise within the warehouse. While some job duties may occasionally be conducted outdoors, the majority of work is performed indoors at one location. Risk of injury in this type of work should not be overlooked.
Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.
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Warehouse Picker job description example 2
Genuine Parts warehouse picker job description
We are a Parts Store and SO much more and we are looking for even more great talent to join our NAPA family! We have lots of parts available to our customers and this role as a
Warehouse Associate plays a major part in getting these parts from our warehouse/stockroom to our stores. Think about how great you will feel in knowing that you made a difference in someone's life by getting them the part(s) that they needed from our warehouse!
What you'll be doing:
Expedite incoming and outgoing freight in our NAPA Distribution Center Warehouse. You will receive, stock, pull, stage, load and ship freight. Process inventory and maximize warehouse space usage Check, verify, load, stock and pull inventory to meet store and customer orders. Unpack incoming parts shipments from suppliers. Pulls all orders for standard customer stock orders, special orders, and the demands of the main counter and will-call accurately and as completely as possible, routing products as appropriate and meeting the prescribed picking quota set by management. Uses the electronic scan-gun, reviews out-bound customer orders for pulling accuracy, ensures safe packing of the orders for shipment to customers, and properly labels shipping trays/packages in accordance with D.O.T. standards and hazardous material regulations and procedures. Cleans up and disposes boxes, packing material, and pallets, as well as general housekeeping of facility and specific product line areas. Follows and adheres to all safety rules including the handling of hazardous materials. Loads customer orders into delivery trucks in proper sequence and according to freight bills. Perform daily inspections of appropriate motorized and manual equipment which includes lift gate, pallet jack and hand truck, radio frequency scanners and printers. Operate warehouse machinery in accordance with established safety procedures as needed to maintain the warehouse stock. Verify and complete required documentation and reports.
This is the right opportunity for you if you:
Genuinely enjoy working in warehouse environments with a team that makes a difference Love the hustle - Our warehouses are busy, yet fun places! Want to join a team where you can learn and grow your career - the opportunities are endless at NAPA! Have availability to work between the hours of 7AM-8PM M-F with occasional weekend work
What you'll need:
Previous experience in a distribution center and/or warehouse environment - Awesome if you have ever used RF scanning equipment - Not a deal breaker if you don't have this. Capable of lifting and moving parts of up to 75 pounds and push/pull 300 pounds using hitch-and-go dolly. Able to push/pull up to 300 lbs. using mechanical aids, such as hand trucks, barrel dollies, hydraulic lifts, etc. Able to move engine blocks and other heavy equipment with moving aids designed to move such items, including hand trucks, dollies, motorized carts, pallet jacks, etc. Able to repeatedly bend or stoop to ground level shelves and be able to reach upper shelves (8 feet) with the use of stool or ladder when necessary. Understanding and recognizing part numbers and line codes to ensure proper identification of parts for placement in the facility, including identifying sequence of numbers and letters accurately and rapidly. Basic understanding and capable of operating a computer terminal. Able to write legibly and be able to read, understand written/verbal instructions, and communicate to other team members. Ability to bend, twist, squat, climb, push and pull and move at a quick speed of pace Must be able to work in a drug free atmosphere.
What's in it for you:
Awesome people and brand Competitive Pay Outstanding health benefits and 401K Stable company. Fortune 200 with a "family" feel A Culture of promotion from within, using your creativity, finding solutions/fixes, and where no 2 days or career paths are the same! Great training, and ongoing development with support from multiple leaders/your team
Day in the Life:
We know you have lots of career choices as a Warehouse Associate, but we think this role and working with NAPA is a great opportunity for the right person! If this job sounds like a fit, please check out this story from an awesome NAPA Warehouse/Stockroom Associate . We want you to have all the information that you need to make sure that this is a fit for you! Our hopes are that these stories either excite you to apply or maybe not so much - Either way we appreciate you stopping by today!
Next Steps:
Please apply if you think this is a great fit for you and will be in touch! If you decide that this role is not for you, please check out some of our other great careers by visiting NAPAautojobs.com
GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.
Warehouse Associate plays a major part in getting these parts from our warehouse/stockroom to our stores. Think about how great you will feel in knowing that you made a difference in someone's life by getting them the part(s) that they needed from our warehouse!
What you'll be doing:
Expedite incoming and outgoing freight in our NAPA Distribution Center Warehouse. You will receive, stock, pull, stage, load and ship freight. Process inventory and maximize warehouse space usage Check, verify, load, stock and pull inventory to meet store and customer orders. Unpack incoming parts shipments from suppliers. Pulls all orders for standard customer stock orders, special orders, and the demands of the main counter and will-call accurately and as completely as possible, routing products as appropriate and meeting the prescribed picking quota set by management. Uses the electronic scan-gun, reviews out-bound customer orders for pulling accuracy, ensures safe packing of the orders for shipment to customers, and properly labels shipping trays/packages in accordance with D.O.T. standards and hazardous material regulations and procedures. Cleans up and disposes boxes, packing material, and pallets, as well as general housekeeping of facility and specific product line areas. Follows and adheres to all safety rules including the handling of hazardous materials. Loads customer orders into delivery trucks in proper sequence and according to freight bills. Perform daily inspections of appropriate motorized and manual equipment which includes lift gate, pallet jack and hand truck, radio frequency scanners and printers. Operate warehouse machinery in accordance with established safety procedures as needed to maintain the warehouse stock. Verify and complete required documentation and reports.
This is the right opportunity for you if you:
Genuinely enjoy working in warehouse environments with a team that makes a difference Love the hustle - Our warehouses are busy, yet fun places! Want to join a team where you can learn and grow your career - the opportunities are endless at NAPA! Have availability to work between the hours of 7AM-8PM M-F with occasional weekend work
What you'll need:
Previous experience in a distribution center and/or warehouse environment - Awesome if you have ever used RF scanning equipment - Not a deal breaker if you don't have this. Capable of lifting and moving parts of up to 75 pounds and push/pull 300 pounds using hitch-and-go dolly. Able to push/pull up to 300 lbs. using mechanical aids, such as hand trucks, barrel dollies, hydraulic lifts, etc. Able to move engine blocks and other heavy equipment with moving aids designed to move such items, including hand trucks, dollies, motorized carts, pallet jacks, etc. Able to repeatedly bend or stoop to ground level shelves and be able to reach upper shelves (8 feet) with the use of stool or ladder when necessary. Understanding and recognizing part numbers and line codes to ensure proper identification of parts for placement in the facility, including identifying sequence of numbers and letters accurately and rapidly. Basic understanding and capable of operating a computer terminal. Able to write legibly and be able to read, understand written/verbal instructions, and communicate to other team members. Ability to bend, twist, squat, climb, push and pull and move at a quick speed of pace Must be able to work in a drug free atmosphere.
What's in it for you:
Awesome people and brand Competitive Pay Outstanding health benefits and 401K Stable company. Fortune 200 with a "family" feel A Culture of promotion from within, using your creativity, finding solutions/fixes, and where no 2 days or career paths are the same! Great training, and ongoing development with support from multiple leaders/your team
Day in the Life:
We know you have lots of career choices as a Warehouse Associate, but we think this role and working with NAPA is a great opportunity for the right person! If this job sounds like a fit, please check out this story from an awesome NAPA Warehouse/Stockroom Associate . We want you to have all the information that you need to make sure that this is a fit for you! Our hopes are that these stories either excite you to apply or maybe not so much - Either way we appreciate you stopping by today!
Next Steps:
Please apply if you think this is a great fit for you and will be in touch! If you decide that this role is not for you, please check out some of our other great careers by visiting NAPAautojobs.com
GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.
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Warehouse Picker job description example 3
W.B. Mason warehouse picker job description
Overview Exciting Benefits of a W.B. Mason Career
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, speak and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer
W.B. Mason Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started.
- Monday through Friday with daily overtime; No weekends
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Plans with $0 deductible (in-network) for all plans, with various plan designs to meet you and your family's needs
- Company-paid Cell Phone Plan with unlimited text, talk and data; add a family member for only $55/month per line!
- Superior Dental / Vision coverage, FSAs, free EAP, Company-paid life insurance, 401(k), Paid Time Off and more!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Reads customer orders to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
- Accurately selects items to be pack as per order ticket.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Prior pallet jack experience preferred.
- Must pay attention to detail and demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
- Must regularly lift and or move 75lbs or more.
- Must possess outstanding communication skills.
- Must be able to multi-task and work in a fast-pace environment.
- Ability to converse, read and write in English
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, speak and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer
W.B. Mason Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started.
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Updated March 14, 2024