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Amazon Order Picker Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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Warehouse Backup Route Driver

Columbus, OH

$16.50 - $19.75/hr

... and order picker harnesses. * Maintain a clean and organized warehouse. * Able to load multi ... Amazon/Walmart pulling/picking and shipping. (levels II) * Able to load all route trucks. (levels ...

... and order picker harnesses. * Maintain a clean and organized warehouse. * Able to load multi ... Amazon/Walmart pulling/picking and shipping. (levels II) * Able to load all route trucks. (levels ...

Warehouse Backup

Minneapolis, MN

$17 - $20.25/hr

... Amazon/Walmart pulling/picking and shipping. (levels II) * Able to load all route trucks. (levels ... Ability to operate safely a fork lift, tire cart, pallet jack and order picker. * Ability to learn ...

Warehouse Backup Driver

Oak Park, MI

$15.75 - $19/hr

... Amazon/Walmart pulling/picking and shipping. (levels II) * Able to load all route trucks. (levels ... Ability to operate safely a fork lift, tire cart, pallet jack and order picker. * Ability to learn ...

Picker (Forklift)

Midway, KY · On-site

$17 - $18/hr

Build pallets of larger orders using small to medium-sized boxes. * Shrink wrap pallets for freight ... Work Environment The facility is not climate-controlled and operates similarly to an Amazon ...

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How much do amazon order picker jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for amazon order picker in the United States is $16.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an Amazon Order Picker do?

An Amazon Order Picker is responsible for retrieving products from warehouse shelves to fulfill customer orders. They use handheld scanners to locate items, ensure the correct products are picked, and prepare them for packing and shipping. This role requires attention to detail, the ability to work quickly and efficiently, and often involves physical tasks such as lifting and walking throughout the warehouse. Order Pickers play a crucial role in ensuring that customers receive the correct items on time.

What is an order picker at Amazon?

An order picker at Amazon is a warehouse employee responsible for selecting and gathering products from shelves to fulfill customer orders. This role typically involves using handheld devices or scanners and working in a fast-paced environment, often requiring physical stamina and attention to detail.

What is the difference between Amazon Order Picker vs Amazon Warehouse Associate?

AspectAmazon Order PickerAmazon Warehouse Associate
Primary RolePicking and packing customer ordersGeneral warehouse tasks including packing, shipping, and inventory
CertificationsNone typically requiredNone typically required
Work EnvironmentOrder fulfillment areas, often in high-paced settingsWarehouse floors with varied tasks
Common UsageSpecific to order picking rolesBroader warehouse roles including order picking

Amazon Order Pickers focus specifically on selecting items for customer orders, while Amazon Warehouse Associates perform a wider range of warehouse tasks, including packing, shipping, and inventory management. Both roles require similar certifications and work in the same environment, but their primary responsibilities differ.

What are some common challenges faced by Amazon Order Pickers and how can they be managed?

Amazon Order Pickers often work in fast-paced warehouse environments where meeting efficiency targets and maintaining accuracy can be challenging. The role typically involves standing and walking for extended periods, repetitive lifting, and adapting to changing order volumes. To manage these challenges, it’s important to stay organized, use proper lifting techniques, and take advantage of training provided on safety and best practices. Additionally, communicating effectively with team members and supervisors can help resolve issues quickly and maintain productivity.

How much do you make as a picker at Amazon?

Amazon order pickers typically earn around $15 to $20 per hour, depending on location, experience, and shift. The role often involves using handheld scanners and working in a warehouse environment with physical demands. Pay rates may vary based on regional pay scales and company policies.

What is the salary of picker in Amazon?

The average hourly pay for an Amazon order picker typically ranges from $15 to $20, depending on location and experience. Full-time employees may earn an annual salary equivalent, with benefits such as health insurance and paid time off often included.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Amazon Order Picker, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Amazon Order Picker, you need basic literacy, numeracy, physical stamina, and attention to detail, with a high school diploma or equivalent often preferred. Familiarity with handheld scanners, warehouse management systems, and conveyor systems is typically required. Strong time management, teamwork, and adaptability help individuals excel in the fast-paced warehouse environment. These skills and qualities ensure accurate, efficient order fulfillment and contribute to overall warehouse productivity and customer satisfaction.

Is Amazon work from home a real thing?

Amazon Order Picker roles are typically on-site positions that involve warehouse work, such as selecting and packing items. While Amazon offers some remote roles in other departments, order picking generally requires physical presence in a warehouse environment. Remote work is uncommon for this specific job type due to the nature of the tasks involved.
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MATERIAL HANDLER I - 1ST SHIFT (RSL)

MATERIAL HANDLER I - 1ST SHIFT (RSL)

NOW HEALTH GROUP, INC.

Roselle, IL • On-site

$16.75 - $20.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago


Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Identifies and submits suggestions to improve efficiencies, quality and safety.
  • Actively participates in root cause analysis and other plant continuous improvement initiatives. Recommends continuous improvement ideas.
  • Complies with safety requirements, GMP requirements, and SOPs/WIs for work area.

Order Picking and Packing:

  • Accurately picks customer orders within computerized Pick-to-Voice system, or manually, and assures that the quality and quantities are correct prior to shipping.
  • Assembles cardboard containers or selects preassembled containers.
  • Inserts items into containers, using the appropriate packing material base for bottle type and order size, to ensure delivery of products to customers without damage or errors.
  • Stores articles in bins, on pallets, on shelves, or in racks according to identifying information such as product number, size or type of product.
  • Uses hand truck to move shipments from upper mezzanine packing/staging area to shipping dock.
  • Manually picks orders utilizing an RF scanner, voice picking equipment and/or an order picker/forklift.
  • When packing, uses a computer to verify and update shipping information and print shipping labels.

Other Areas of Order Fulfillment:

  • Receives products and matches to purchase order.
  • Manually verifies products (i.e. picked in right location, correct orders picked) for customer orders.
  • Inducts and verifies orders with the sequential number from the third party picking system.
  • Invoices the correct orders and verifies the correct shipping address and correct delivery ID.
  • Verifies manually the inventory control counts of items in a particular location. Compares the counts to Oracle amounts to verify accuracy.
  • Prepares orders for LTL shipment on the dock.
  • Processes international orders according to customer profiles.
  • Voice picks and labels appropriate items with prop 65 stickers.
  • Processes Amazon orders utilizing an RF scanner and appropriate labeling of product.
  • Receives and scans incoming finished goods utilizing an RF scanner and appropriately marks product.
  • Replenishment from staging area on 3rd floor to primary picking location.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

Supports a culture of safe production and exhibits safe work practices. Actively participates in the safety program by engaging in safety activities. Effectively provides and accepts constructive peer-to-peer feedback on safety performance. Adheres to policies, procedures, SOP’s, safe work practices, and safety policies and procedures. Reports ALL workplace incidents to supervisor immediately. Communicates concerns to supervisor, reports hazards, and provides input on prevention. Properly uses, wears, and stores Personal Protective Equipment when required. Participates on safety teams and/or completes safety-related activities as part of regular job responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
  • Prior distribution experience required.

PERFORMANCE ABILITY

Strong performance as an OF Utility I AND demonstrated ability through certification to Pick AND Pack areas in both NOW and Lucky areas AND ability to perform additional functions in both NOW and Lucky areas, including all of the following: (1) Inducting (2) Manual verification; (3) Invoicing; (4) Returns processing; (5) Processing International orders.

Demonstrated ability to consistently meet quality, safety and efficiency goals. Good problem solving skills required. Ability to prioritize and calmly handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment; demonstrate a strong sense of urgency; and flexibility to change tasks frequently and work in different work centers as business needs require. Strong teamwork skills; ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with others; strong attention to detail skills; and demonstrated high quality of work. Consistently follows all company policies and procedures, including all safety policies and procedures.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals (S.O.P.). Ability to accurately complete paperwork.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Good problem-solving ability.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Ability to use RF scanner.
  • Basic computer and data entry skills required.
  • Prior experience operating lift trucks helpful.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; stand on a concrete floor and walk; ascend and descend stairs; use hands to finger, handle, feel and/or use tape dispensing gun and/or hand scanner; crouch and/or half kneel to access product on floor or low shelves; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to operate a hand truck or pallet jack. When packing, employee is required to use a computer.

The employee must regularly lift, move (in some cases drag items), slide, raise and/or place:

  • Disposes of empty boxes into overheard conveyor by repeated reaching overhead.
  • Moves pallets by raising and/or dragging 55 lbs. from floor onto one side, moves 10 feet and returns to original position.
  • Picks product by lifting up to 38 lbs. from floor to 32 inches; lifting 25 lbs. to 32 inches; and lifting 12 lbs. from 63 inches to 32 inches.
  • Palletizes boxes by lifting up to 38 lbs. from 33 inches to 5 inches; lifting 25 lbs. from 33 inches to waist; and lifting 12 lbs. from 33 inches to 68 inches.
  • Moves pallet jacks by pushing and pulling with force of 42 lbs. from 36 inch height.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.

The employee is frequently exposed to herbal aromas, dust, and/or airborne particles, some classified as allergens or irritants.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud with conveyors running.

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