Picking Associate

Job Description

Responsible for filling customer orders and delivering them to the dock area in a manner that meets company standards for safety, security, and productivity. Efficiently pick customer orders for shipment, ensuring that the correct quantity and type of product is loaded and shipped. Responsible for the completeness and correctness of all orders filled; working with the Picking Supervisor and/or Stock Checker with any questions/issues. Sort and organize merchandise as the order is being picked so that it can be easily checked by the Dock Team and prepared for shipping.

This is a safety-sensitive position, the ability to work in a constant state of awareness and in a safe manner is imperative. Candidates offered employment must undergo a pre-employment drug test. This test screens for drugs including amphetamines, cocaine, marijuana, methamphetamines, opiates, oxycodone, and phencyclidines, following the cutoff levels set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent preferred. Ability to perform duties with minimal or no supervision. Forklift and other heavy machinery certification obtained within one month of start date. Ability to plan and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to operate a stand-up forklift after training. Required to be able to lift 50 lbs. Must be able to stand for long periods of time and be able to bend and reach overhead. Must be able to work under deadline pressure as organizational skills are the key to finding and providing merchandise quickly.