Order Picker, GM

Overview:  

The Warehouse Order Picker is responsible for accurately selecting and preparing customer orders in a refrigerated meat processing and distribution facility. This role ensures products are picked, handled, and staged safely while maintaining strict food safety, quality, and accuracy standards. 

The Picker uses RF scanning technology to select products, builds stable pallets for shipment, and transports orders safely throughout the warehouse. This position requires working in a cold environment, lifting heavy product cases, and maintaining a fast and accurate work pace to support daily shipping operations. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Select customer orders using RF scanner or pick system according to assigned pick paths.
• Verify correct product, quantity, and lot information while picking orders.
• Remove cases of meat products from storage racks and place them on pallets.
• Build stable, organized pallets that meet warehouse stacking and safety standards.
• Ensure order accuracy to prevent shipping errors and product damage.
• Transport completed pallets safely using pallet jacks or material handling equipment.
• Stage completed orders in designated dock areas for loading.
• Handle products carefully to maintain product integrity and food safety standards.
• Identify and report damaged product, incorrect inventory, or location issues.
• Follow all warehouse safety procedures and maintain a clean work area.
• Operate pallet jacks and warehouse equipment safely.
• Immediately report safety concerns, damaged equipment, or hazards to a supervisor.
• Follow all food safety requirements including HACCP and SQF procedures.
• Adhere to company policies regarding sanitation, product handling, and workplace safety. 

Qualifications: 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to follow written and electronic picking instructions.
• Basic technology skills including handheld scanners. 

 Education and Experience: 

• High School Diploma or GED preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• Prior warehouse, distribution, or food production experience preferred.
• Experience using RF scanners or warehouse technology is a plus.
• Experience operating pallet jacks or similar equipment preferred. 

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this positions.

o   Ability to work in a cold storage environment, with temperatures typically ranging from approximately 36°F to below freezing in certain areas, with or without reasonable accommodation.

o   Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during the work shift.

o   Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull products weighing up to 60 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

o   Ability to bend, twist, reach, squat, and occasionally climb while handling product and performing picking tasks.

o   Ability to operate warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks safely.

o   Ability to perform repetitive tasks involving product handling, scanning, and pallet building. 

Work Environment: 

• Ability to work onsite.
• Work is performed onsite in a refrigerated warehouse environment with temperatures typically ranging from 36°F to below freezing in certain areas.
• Employees may be exposed to loud warehouse equipment and machinery.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) and cold-environment gear may be required.