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about order pickers/packers.

Order pickers/packers are required by companies in all industries in order to ship products and ensure they arrive to customers in a timely manner. As an order picker/packer, you work in a warehouse environment where your prime duty is to pick orders and deliver them to be shipped to customers.  While this might seem like a simple job, it requires you to be detail oriented, focused and accurate. You will also need to have a good level of physical endurance and a strong work ethic. It can be a fast-paced working environment, too, and you will be expected to meet certain performance quotas. 

As part of your job, you may also be required to pack or repack orders, process damaged goods,  maintain handling equipment or add incoming shipments into inventory, load and unload trucks, conduct inventory counts and input and manage data around picking and inventory duties. Depending on your role, you may also be required to operate a forklift — or be trained on order picking tools and inventory management technologies. 

There are opportunities for order pickers in many industries at all experience levels. 

average order picker/packer salaries in the U.S.

Average salaries for order pickers/packers vary significantly depending on a number of factors, including where you’re located, the company you work for, the scope of your responsibilities and more. With that in mind, average salaries for order pickers/packers range from $24,000 to $28,000 annually. 

Note that you can make shift premiums for working overtime and night shifts, or for being a team leader. Getting promoted to a warehouse management position or taking on additional responsibilities (such as managing health and safety) can increase your overall compensation levels as well.

what order picker/packer jobs entail

You work in a warehouse environment as part of a team that reports to a shift supervisor or warehouse manager. You are responsible for the accuracy and correctness of your orders, as well as for ensuring that the goods or materials you pick or pack are in excellent condition. You may be required to conduct inventories and keep accurate records in addition to maintaining a picking rate. 

As part of your job, your day-to-day tasks can include the following:

• fill customer orders
• load and unload inventory from trucks
• complete inventory reports
• inventory management
• fill customer requests and provide customer service
• check orders for accuracy
• drive a forklift and use barcode scanners
• maintain a clean work environment by performing warehouse cleaning duties
• ensure health and safety requirements are met

where you can work

Order pickers/packers work across the U.S. in a host of industries, from manufacturing to production, retail, distribution and more across both the public or private sectors. Opportunities should be plentiful from coast to coast.

what you bring to the table

Chief among the skills you will need to thrive in your role are endurance, efficiency, diligence and the ability to follow instructions. You need to perform your role with accuracy and attention to detail, at times using basic math or computer skills as well. 

Abilities required for order picking/packing jobs include:

• strong organizational skills
• attention to detail
• the ability to use inventory management systems and databases
• problem-solving and troubleshooting skills 
• logistics knowledge 

training and certifications

Order pickers/packers may be required to have a high school diploma or equivalent. Many companies will also require that you have experience with and a license for the safe operation of a forklift. Training will likely be provided, but previous experience is definitely an asset. Finally, some picker/packer positions may require driving training or past experience driving trucks.

where your career is headed

While you may be starting out on the ground level, there are plenty of opportunities for advancement. For example, you could move up to a supervisory position, be trained on manual or computerized equipment — or even advance to a management position as you acquire training and experience.

Countless companies depend on order pickers/packers to fulfill their logistics customers’ needs. Start browsing opportunities with Randstad right now. 

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