Order Picker
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Job overview
Palmer & Company is hiring an Order Picker. The Order Picker supports warehouse operations by accurately picking inventory from tickets, scanning barcodes, inspecting products, shrink‑wrapping pallets, and transporting items using electric pallet jacks or forklifts while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Key focus areas include Accurately pick inventory from pick tickets, Scan product and bin barcodes with handheld device, and Inspect products for defects or damage.
Important skills include Forklift Operation, Pallet Jack Operation, Hand‑Held Device Scanning, Shrink Wrap Machine Operation, FEFO Lot Rotation, and Reading Pick Tickets.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Full job description
Full Time
Manual Labor
Sioux City, IA, US
Job Title: Order Picker Department: Warehouse
Reports to: Warehouse Manager Effective Date: 6/10/2025
Job Summary:
This position supports our warehouse operations by picking orders to be shipped in an accurate and timely manner.
Supervisory Responsibilities: n/a
Duties/Responsibilities:
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Accurately and efficiently pick inventory from pick ticket to orders.
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Scan product/bin barcode with the hand-held device to ensure the item is picked in our system.
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Inspect products for defects and/or damage.
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Shrink wrap pallets by using shrink wrapping machine.
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Take the product to shipping staging area by operating an electric pallet jack (walkie rider) and/or forklift.
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Assist in the arrangement of stock in warehouse and the delivery of items to appropriate departments and/or locations.
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Ensure proper code date/lot code rotation by using FEFO.
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Correctly record lot numbers, date codes and other product information required for shipments.
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Be self-managed and lead others by example in compliance with company policies.
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Great attention to detail and able to make changes quickly.
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Maintain a tidy working environment by keeping warehouse clean and organized daily.
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Check equipment to ensure that it meets health and safety regulations.
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Ability to read and understand pick tickets and orders.
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Ability to work quickly in a very fast paced environment.
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Regular attendance.
Required Skills/Abilities:
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Minimum of 2 years forklift and pallet jack experience.
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Willing to work overtime as needed and as required.
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Effectively communicate and interact with all Team Members within the plant.
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Ability to maintain acceptable standards of conduct.
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Ability to verbally communicate proficiently in English to effectively engage with internal teams. Applicant must be proficient in reading and understanding English-language manuals, equipment, instructions, and other documents relevant to the role.
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Ability to safely load, unload, move, and stack materials using a forklift
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Prior forklift operating experience required.
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Other duties as assigned by supervisors and/or management.
Physical Requirements:
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Lift up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
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Standing for long periods of time with the ability to quickly move on and off a walkie rider
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Repetitive motion and fast paced movement
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Continual use of hands and feet to handle, control or feel objects/gears
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Continual lifting or carrying
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Repetitive motion and fast paced movement.
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Work may require bending, stooping, squatting, and reaching.
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Temperatures of warehouse may vary.
This job description is only a summary of the typical job functions, not a full or inclusive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, duties, and physical requirements.
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