Order Picker

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Pick a finished product from storage racks for customer orders accurately, efficiently, and with due concern for product quality and condition.
• Perform various functions within the pick module.
• Send orders down the conveyor to be wrapped.
• Watch for and remove jams on the conveyor.
• Prepare orders for shipment by palletizing and wrapping or boxing products, prints, and attaching labels on completed orders.
• Place packing slip prebills, and other required documentation on order when needed.
• Operate material handling equipment safely and efficiently to minimize risk to personnel and damage to inventory and equipment.
• Charge and change batteries.
• Perform correct, accurate, and timely inventory and or product transactions to reflect material movement and inventory status using a computer and or RF device.
• Keep the work area clean and remove waste and products from the floor and locations.
• Remove shrink-wrap and cardboard from pallets in pick locations before picking.
• Place materials in proper locations.
• Aid with the training of current and new Order Pickers, as directed.
• Build and assemble pre-packs and pallet displays according to instructions.
• Perform case counts on completed customer orders, as directed.
• Assist with inventory functions, when directed.
• Report inventory discrepancies to the supervisor or auditor immediately.
• Place damaged and partial cases of product in a designated location to be recouped.
• Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

  Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

  • Skilled in operating material-moving equipment safely and conscientiously.
  • Performs basic math operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
  • Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
  • Ability to work as a productive member of a team.
  • Ability to work at a rapid pace for continuous periods.
  • Ability to organize and work on multiple tasks concurrently.
  • Ability to deal effectively with persons representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view.
  • Communicates effectively with plant personnel courteously and cooperatively.
  • Must possess basic computer keyboarding skills.
  • Demonstrates efficient order picking skills regularly.
  • Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward completing work tasks efficiently and safely.
  • Maintains responsible behavior and attention to detail.
  • Responds appropriately to supervision.
  • Aligns behavior with the needs, priorities, and goals of the department and company.
  • Maintain good attendance and punctuality.
  • Actively participates in resolving order picking issues or problems.
  • Employees are expected to work at other work centers where job qualifications allow.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to high-quality standards of workmanship.

  Education And Training

  • Possess a high school diploma or GED.
  • Onsite training specific to job responsibilities.
  • Must obtain forklift and Order Picker certification.
  • Pass an Order Picker Qualification Checklist (deadline to be established by the company).

  Protective Clothing And Devices

  • Many of the job duties of this position require you to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).

  Work Environment & Physical Requirements

  • This position is in a manufacturing plant environment, works around moving mechanical parts, works around motorized vehicles, and may be exposed to varying temperatures.
  • Must be able to lift to 50lbs.
  • May be required to work at heights up to 30ft off the ground.
  • Physical Requirements: Hearing, speaking: Continuously. Must communicate with others and discriminate sounds with machines. Vision: Continuously. Balancing: Occasionally to Frequently depending on the work environment. Standing: Frequently to Continuously. Walking: Frequently to Continuously. Forward bend in standing: Occasionally to Frequently. Depending on the work environment. Rotation in standing: Occasionally to Frequently. Elevating work: Rarely up to 1-2 mins. Floor to waist lift: Occasionally to Frequently up to 35 lbs, rarely up to 50 lbs. Waist to crown lift: Rarely to Occasionally up to 35 lbs. Front carry: Occasionally 50 lbs up to 15 feet. One hand carry: Occasionally 30 lbs up to 15 feet. Right hand grip: Occasionally to Frequently up to 45 lbs. Left hand grip: Occasionally to Frequently up to 45 lbs. Pinch Grip: Occasionally to Frequently. Right and Left hand coordination: continuous with average eye/hand coordination. Stair Climbing: Occasionally to frequently: Up to 200 stairs/day. Climbing: Occasionally. Squatting: Occasionally to Frequently. Kneeling: Rarely. Stooping: Occasionally to Frequently. Reaching: Frequently. Crawling: Rarely. Crouching: Occasionally to Frequently. Repetitive Motions: Shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, fingers: Frequently to Continuously: Including twisting wrist, ulnar deviation, box cutting. Moderate Work: Force from 20-30 lbs occasionally to frequently and up to 40-50 lbs rarely to occasionally. Task Maximum Physical Demands: Maximum Demand: Floor to waist Lift Occasionally to Frequently up to 35 lbs, rarely up to 50 lbs. Waist to Crown Lift Rarely to Occasionally up to 35 lbs. Front carry Occasionally 50 lbs up to 15 feet. One hand carry Occasionally 30 lbs up to 15 feet. Right hand grip Occasionally to Frequently up to 45 lbs. Left hand grip Occasionally to Frequently up to 45 lbs. Pushing and Pulling Occasionally up to 80 lbs. Stair Climbing Occasionally to frequently: Up to 200 stairs/day. Standing tolerance Frequently to Continuously. Walking Frequently to Continuously. Right & left hand coordination Continuously with average eye/hand coordination. Kneeling Rarely. Squatting Occasionally to Frequently. Pinch Grip Occasionally to Frequently. Forward bend in standing Occasionally to Frequently. Rotation in Standing Occasionally to Frequently. Repetitive Motions Frequently to Continuously with wrists, hands, fingers: Including twisting wrist, ulnar deviation, box cutting. Reaching Frequently. Crawling Rarely. Crouching Occasionally to Frequently. Horizontal Lift Occasionally to Frequently up to 50 lbs. Elevated Work Rarely up to 1-2 mins. Functional Job Analysis Rarely 1-5% of the day. Occasionally 6-33% of the day. Frequently 34-66% of the day. Continuously 67-100% of the day.

  Equal Employment Opportunity

  B&G Foods is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please see www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf.