Packer

Reports To:  Warehouse Supervisor or Designee

Location: Saint Joseph, MI

Job Summary

A Picker Packer is responsible for sending out inventory to customers or storefronts.  Their role is to read incoming orders and adequately pack those products for shipment. Picker Packers have an in-depth understanding of the warehouse’s layout and confirm that stock inventory is accurate throughout their shift. Pickers will perform basic quality assurance by inspecting goods and their containers for possible damage before packing them to be shipped and maintain clean and orderly work areas.

Essential Job Functions

·         Abides by all established organizational policies, rules, and regulations.

·         Complete all applicable systemic transactions.

·         Operate applicable equipment.

·         Packing/palletizing orders.

·         Dispatching as required.

·         Product put away.

• Picking orders.

·         Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Bending and stooping throughout the day.
• Repetitive hand and wrist motions.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds required.
• Standing for long periods.
• Walking long distances.

Knowledge

·         High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience

• 6 months picking/packing in a performance measured environment preferred.
• 6 months Radio Frequency RF scanner experience preferred.
• Familiar with warehouse safety regulations.

Skills

• Knowledge and ability to use Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) systems. Epicor is a plus.
• Trained or able to be trained to operate applicable powered equipment and tools (or able to be trained).
• Ability to use or be trained to use Radio Frequency (RF) scanners and tablets.
• Ability to operate all applicable equipment and tools.
• Meet established picking/packing productivity goals.
• Knowledge of basic mathematical skills.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Accurate picking and packing results.
• Working with other departments.

Note*

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, this in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

This position is a safety-sensitive position.  The position requires operating or working around heavy equipment, which if performed while under the influence of drugs (including marijuana) or alcohol could result in errors in judgment, inattentiveness or diminished coordination, dexterity or composure that could in turn result in mistakes that would endanger the health and safety of you and others.