Order Puller

About the role

Employees in this position are responsible for performing material handling, order pulling, and VLM (Vertical Lift Modules) operations to support manufacturing scheduling requirements.

Responsibilities

• Places corrugated items into approved storage locations upon delivery.
• Retrieves replacement parts for WIP orders that were picked short or scrapped out of inventory due to noncompliance.
• Uses RF scanners and VLM machines to perform systematic transactions to support the continuous flow of materials and orders through manufacturing work centers (2-bin replenishment, scrap replacement, etc.).
• Submits parts’ requests for surplus inventory located in the warehouse to replenish inventory in the VLM machines.
• Uses RF scanners to perform sub inventory transfers, sales order picks, and WIP issue transactions on items requiring movement/picks that are stored outside the VLM machines.
• Labels and identifies items correctly as they are picked and packed into bins, cartons, envelopes, pallets, etc.
• Delivers carts of pulled orders to their designated staging locations in manufacturing or on the dock.
• Communicates shortages, quality issues, and other pertinent information to impacted departments when discovered (email, whiteboard, etc.).
• Corrects inventory discrepancies as they are discovered.
• Uses VLM machines to perform systematic transactions to support the continuous flow of materials through the order pulling process.
• Labels and identifies items correctly as they are picked and placed onto carts or conveyors for pickup.
• Replenishes inventory in VLM machines to maintain necessary stock levels for supporting manufacturing operations.
• Communicates shortages, quality issues, late shipments, and other pertinent information to impacted departments when discovered (email, whiteboard, etc.).
• Corrects inventory discrepancies as they are discovered.

Skills

• Demonstrates a keen sense of safety.
• Builds and manages collaborative relationships.
• Operates with high ethical standards, openness, and trust.
• Willing and able to learn Oracle, email and other software as needed.
• Demonstrates a strong sense of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Stays on task when encountering frequent interruptions.
• Operates RF scanners, programmable scales, and other equipment that supports their job responsibilities.
• Must be able to work overtime, when required.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of order-pulling experience is preferred.
• Must be willing to be trained in material handling, order pulling, and VLM operations.
• Must obtain single person lift device (e.g., Crown WAV) certification and maintain it (renewing every 3 years).
• Must be 18 years of age or older and have legal status to work in the United States.
• Must possess High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to stand for the entire shift, with exceptions to break and lunch periods.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs. intermittently throughout the shift.
• Bending and reaching, using arms/legs to keep loads within the power zone as often as possible.
• Grasping and manipulation, using both hands to grip