PICKERS AND PACKERS

Picker and Packer Job Responsibilities: The following list of day-to-day job responsibilities may differ significantly depending on the scale of your warehouse operations and the products you ship. Some common responsibilities might include:
Selects and packages products for shipment based on customer orders.
Uses technology, including smartphones and handheld devices, to sort, scan, and prepare orders.
Surveys items for possible damage or defects before shipment.
Fills customer orders promptly by reviewing order forms to ascertain scan numbers, sizes, colors, and merchandise quantities.
Handles, installs, positions, and moves materials to optimize inventory and meet customer orders.
Operates automated, computerized, or robotic picking and packing systems.
Attaches identification information, including pricing, to products or containers.
Compares invoices to items received to ensure that incoming shipments are correct.
Requisitions merchandise from suppliers based on available space, inventory, or customer demand.
Keeps products separated, organized, and in good rotation.
Follows safety protocols and reports problems to mitigate safety issues.
Operates various pieces of equipment, such as palletizers, dolly loaders, pallet wrappers, forklifts, and electrical pallet jacks.
Utilizes a continuous improvement mindset and assists in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
Stocks shelves and racks with new or transferred merchandise and maintains products in an organized manner to facilitate inventory and shipping processes.
Disposes of damaged, defective, excess, or obsolete stock items or return them to vendors.
Answers customer questions about shipments and deliveries.
Files receipts and tracks orders using order fulfillment software.
Maintains a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Picker and Packer Qualifications and Skills: Keep in mind that warehouse packaging jobs are typically entry-level, and that a daunting list of qualifications may discourage potential candidates from applying for your open role. Here are some examples of qualifications and skills you might choose to include in your picker and packer job description:

Attention to detail
Physical endurance and the ability to lift items
Teambuilding
Tolerance for repetitive activity
Dexterity
Punctuality
Reliability
Safety focus
Ability to read and follow written directions
An interest in or willingness to learn about new technology
Basic reading skills