Picker / Packer

About the Role

The Picker / Packer is responsible for accurately selecting cabinets and related products from warehouse inventory based on customer orders. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring the timely and precise fulfillment of orders for shipment to customers or distribution centers.

Key Responsibilities

• Order Picking - Review and comprehend customer orders to determine the required cabinets and products for picking. Utilize digital devices with the warehouse management systems to locate and pick cabinets from designated locations within the warehouse. Carefully handle and transport cabinets and related items to the assembly line or packing area while maintaining product quality and ensuring no damage.

• Packing and Inspection - Inspect finished cabinets for quality and completeness before packing. Collaborate with quality control personnel to address any issues with cabinet quality or packaging. Operate and manage the Packsize machine to create custom-sized packaging for cabinets according to specifications. Conduct regular checks on packaged cabinets to ensure they meet quality standards and are correctly labeled for shipping.

• Quality Control - Make sure to use proper handling and stacking of cabinets and related products while picking to minimize damage. Conduct final quality checks on packed cabinets to ensure they meet company standards before shipping. Collaborate with the packing lead and quality control personnel to address any issues with cabinet quality or packaging for further inspection or corrective action.

• Inventory Management - Assist in maintaining accurate inventory records, collaborate with picking and inventory leads to identify discrepancies and participate in periodic stock checks or cycle counts.

• Safety and Compliance - Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines while performing order picking tasks, including proper handling of cabinets, and proper use of material handling equipment. Maintain cleanliness and organization within the picking area to ensure a safe working environment.

• Collaboration and Communication - Communicate any inventory discrepancies, issues with picked items, or potential improvements in picking processes to team leads. Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth workflow and assist in fulfilling orders during peak periods.

Requirements

• Previous experience in warehouse operations, packing, order picking using material handling equipment (i.e., ride along pallet jack) is preferred but not always required; on-the-job training may be provided.

• Basic understanding of warehouse procedures.

• Previous experience in picking, packing, warehouse, or shipping environments preferred.

• Attention to detail and ability to follow packing instructions accurately.

• Basic math skills for counting and recording inventory.

• Physical stamina.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

• Good communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.

• Experience using Packsize machine a plus.

• High school diploma or equivalent work history.