Job Details

Palmer Candy is hiring for a day shift Warehouse Order Picker.

The hours for this position are 6:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday-Thursday with overtime Friday and Saturday required by business needs.

Job Title: Order Picker

Reports to: Warehouse Manager

Job Summary:

This position supports our warehouse operations by picking orders to be shipped in an accurate and timely manner.

Supervisory Responsibilities: n/a

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Accurately and efficiently pick inventory from specified locations in the warehouse by going to pick bin on ticket, verify product matches the description on pick ticket.
• Scans product/bin barcode with the hand-held device to ensure the item is picked in our system.
• Inspect products for defects and/or damage.
• Shrink wraps pallets by using shrink wrapping machine.
• Ensures all paperwork sent with the package is associated with the shipment.
• Takes the product back to shipping staging area by operating an electric pallet jack (walkie rider) and/or forklift.
• Assist in the arrangement of stock in warehouse and the delivery of items to appropriate departments and/or locations.
• Ensure proper code date/lot code rotation by using FIFO.
• Correctly record lot numbers, date codes and other product information required for shipments.
• Be self-managed and lead others by example in compliance with company policies.
• Great attention to detail and able to make changes quickly.
• Maintain a tidy working environment by keeping warehouse clean and organized daily.
• Check equipment to ensure that it meets health and safety regulations.
• Ability to read and understand pick tickets and orders.
• Ability to work quickly in a very fast paced environment.
• Regular and timely attendance is required for this job.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Willing to work overtime as needed and as required.
• Effectively communicate and interact with all Team Members within the plant.
• Ability to maintain acceptable standards of conduct.
• Ability to verbally communicate proficiently in English to effectively engage with internal teams. Applicant must be proficient in reading and understanding English-language manuals, equipment, instructions, and other documents relevant to the role.
• Ability to safely load, unload, move, and stack materials using a forklift
• Prior forklift operating experience required.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisors and/or management.

Physical Requirements:

• Lift up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Standing for long periods of time with the ability to quickly move on and off a walkie rider
• Repetitive motion and fast paced movement
• Continual use of hands and feet to handle, control or feel objects/gears
• Continual lifting or carrying
• Repetitive motion and fast paced movement.
• Work may require bending, stooping, squatting, and reaching.
• Temperatures of warehouse may vary.

This job description is only a summary of the typical job functions, not a full or inclusive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, duties, and physical requirements.