What are the responsibilities and job description for the Picker/Order Selector III (Lead) position at Filtereasy LLC?
Company Overview:
FilterEasy, LLC is a leading manufacturer and direct-to-consumer distributor of air and water filter products. The subscription-based service eliminates the stress of remembering when to change filters in the home to maintain healthy air and drinking water. With just a few clicks via its modern e-commerce design, customers are set up to receive their filters on-time, when it’s time to change them - never having to think about it again. FilterEasy is private-equity backed by Great Hill Partners.
Job Summary:
The Picker/Order Selector III will be responsible for filling customer orders and preparing orders for shipment according to company standards including but not limited to; RF scanners, warehouse management systems, printers, conveyors, and label applicators in preparation for items shipped. This position requires hands-on experience picking, packaging, labeling, dating, and shipping products to customers. Obtains merchandise from bins or shelves and ensures all orders filled are complete and correct. May be required to operate material handling equipment such as pallet jacks and wire carts. Picker/Order Selector III, is required to know all operations within the various Pick, Pack, and Ship functional areas as well as monitor the workload in those areas.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Maintain a safe work environment
- Assign work based on the production schedule
- Provide feedback on work performance
- Communicate clear instructions and train new staff
- Monitor production quality and quantity
- Report daily results to the supervisor
- Ensure basic questions/issues from staff are addressed or elevated to supervisor
- Communicate and coordinate with other areas of the department as needed
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Accurately perform systematic inventory transactions using a computer or handheld device to pick and pack customer orders.
- Prepare orders by packing boxes; and placing orders in the delivery area for pickup.
- Fill all customer orders accurately and on time.
- Ensure a safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, packing area, and workstations neat; as well as maintaining clean shipping and supply areas.
- Fold and pack filters according to work instructions and inventory requirements.
- Swiftly move materials between workstations using pallet jacks or carts.
- Execute any other assigned duties promptly and effectively.
- Proficiency in multiple and/or all functional operational areas within the Distribution department
- Ability to assist in on-the-job training for newly hired staff
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Proficiency in fundamental computer tasks
- Solid grasp of basic inventory transactions
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- A drive to lead a team to meet production goals
- Adaptability to thrive in fast-paced, occasionally stressful environments.
- Precise adherence to written and verbal directives.
- Flexibility to adjust to production requirements.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of standing and/or sitting at a workstation
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.