Fulfillment Center Associate - Order Picker

At Educators Resource we equip teachers and parents with innovative tools designed to enhance the education of children. We aspire to create a world where learning is more accessible and fun, guided by our values of integrity, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

Fulfillment Center Associate (FCA) – Order Picker

We are looking for dynamic, high-energy, and results driven Fulfillment Center Associates to join our team! We offer a team-driven, fast-paced, supportive and family-oriented work environment. You’ll be part of a high-energy team that focuses on safety, operations, and efficiency. If you’re looking for a role where your growth and contributions are valued and you’re ready to make an impact, Join us today!

Location: Semmes

Full-time; Non-exempt – Day Shift

Reports to: Fulfillment Center Supervisor

Essential Functions of the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

A key member of the Production Team, an FCA - Order Picker, is responsible for picking productivity and works daily with the production control team to ensure orders are processed quickly, efficiently and safely.

• Pick all orders to meet carrier pickup deadlines.
• Strive to meet personal and group performance goals.
• Bring any concerns about product integrity to a supervisor's attention.
• Work safely to prevent injury to people and damage to products and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skill Growth Opportunities: As you build your skills, you can earn additional hours and compensation. We reward growth and depth of knowledge and help you develop new skills in Packing, Production Support, Put Away and Receiving.

Core Competencies

Skills, Talents, Personal Attributes and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous fulfillment center/order picking experience is a plus but not required.
• High physical and mental energy.
• Demonstrates initiative and takes responsibility for the quality and quantity work.
• Reliable team player who contributes to a positive, can-do work culture.
• Able to learn new skills quickly and help others to do the same; embraces change.

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 job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Individuals must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time. Requires walking primarily on a level surface for extended periods of time throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to pull/pack or store materials throughout the work day. Proper lifting techniques required. Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. consistently throughout the shift.

Physical environment that is subject to temperature extremes, movement of mobile and fixed equipment, and other conditions associated with a fulfillment center operation.

Compensation and Benefits

$12.36 plus incentive up to $20.16 an hour

Full Benefits Package Including: Health, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Various Voluntary Life Policies, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, EAP Services, 401K with company match, as well as PTO and various company paid holidays.

About Educators Resource

A leading wholesale distributor of school supplies and K-12 supplemental teaching materials to e-retailers and brick-and-mortar stores nationwide. We offer the broadest array of products in the market, with over 20,000 SKUs sourced from over 300 suppliers, ensuring that our reseller customers are able to deliver upon an endless aisle experience without the burden of onerous inventory costs. Backed by some of the highest service levels in the industry.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.