Order pickers typically work in a warehouse setting. Your main objective is to pick orders, collect all items, and prepare them for shipping. You will be assigned a list of orders to pick by your supervisor at the start of your shift. You will be expected to pick orders at a certain rate in order to meet shipping deadlines. You will use warehouse equipment and be expected to follow all operations and safety protocols at all times.
Order pickers work in a warehouse or retail setting. You will spend most of your time on your feet filling orders in a fast paced environment. You could work full-time or part-time. Depending on the employer, you could be scheduled for shifts in the evening, weekend or even overnight.
Working as an order picker is only a starting point in warehousing. Once you gain experience you can move into other roles such as material handler, shipping, inventory control or forklift operator.
Order pickers make an average salary of over $37,000 per year for full-time roles. This is about $18 per hour. You can make more than $21 per hour. Here is a breakdown of the salary scale for this role:
annual: $37,440
monthly: $2,880
weekly: $720
hourly: $18 per hour
lowest salary: $15.30 per hour
average salary: $18 per hour
highest salary: $20.70 per hour
junior salary: $15.30-$17.90 per hour
intermediate salary: $16.60-$19.40 per hour
senior salary: $17.70-$20.70 per hour
Your main function is to process orders in a quick and efficient manner. As part of your job, you will be expected to do the following:
Order picker jobs are most commonly found in a warehouse setting. You commonly work for larger retailers in distribution centres or at the store level.
Order pickers need to be able to work error free. You follow directions well and are an excellent team player. Here are the top hard and soft skills you will need:
Order picker jobs require you to have a high school education or equivalent. Experience operating a forklift or working in a customer service role previously is an asset.