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lakesidebook

Warehouse Worker 2nd shift

Appleton, WI

$17/hr

Hand pick, count, and pack customer orders properly into cartons * Labeling cartons of customer product under specific guidelines * Lifting full cartons off a pallet and placing onto a moving ...

lakesidebook

Dock Worker 3rd Shift

Appleton, WI · On-site

$23/hr

Hand pick and pack customer orders What you bring to the position: * Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds continuously during your shift * Ability to stand and walk for the entire duration of ...

Home Instead

Caregiver

Fond Du Lac, WI · On-site

$17.50 - $19.50/hr

At Home Instead, you can hand-pick the shifts that fit your life. Completely new to caregiving but naturally compassionate? Perfect! We provide hands-on, virtual, and classroom training to help you ...

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What is a hand picker?

Hand Pickers are workers responsible for manually selecting, sorting, and collecting items such as fruits, vegetables, or products in warehouses or agricultural settings. Their work involves identifying and picking the best quality items by hand, ensuring that damaged or substandard goods are not selected. Hand Pickers often work as part of a team and may be required to meet specific productivity targets. This role requires physical stamina, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently for extended periods. Hand Pickers play a vital role in maintaining quality standards in various industries, including agriculture, logistics, and manufacturing.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a hand picker?

To thrive as a Hand Picker, you need good manual dexterity, attention to detail, and physical stamina, often with a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with inventory tracking systems, handheld scanners, and basic warehouse equipment is typically required. Reliability, teamwork, and the ability to follow instructions carefully are standout soft skills in this role. These skills ensure efficient, accurate, and safe handling of goods, which is crucial for maintaining smooth warehouse operations.

What is the difference between Hand Picker vs Forklift Operator?

AspectHand PickerForklift Operator
Required CredentialsNone or basic certificationForklift certification required
Work EnvironmentWarehouse, retail, or distribution centersWarehouse, construction sites, manufacturing
Job ResponsibilitiesPicking items manually for ordersOperating forklifts to move heavy goods
Industry UsageCommon in retail and e-commerce warehousesCommon in logistics and industrial settings

While both roles are essential in warehouse operations, Hand Pickers focus on manually selecting items for orders, whereas Forklift Operators handle heavy lifting and transportation of goods using machinery. The choice depends on the specific job environment and required certifications.

What are common challenges faced by hand pickers and how can they be addressed?

Hand Pickers often work in fast-paced environments such as warehouses, farms, or manufacturing plants, where meeting productivity targets while ensuring product quality can be challenging. Repetitive tasks and long periods of standing or bending may also lead to fatigue or minor injuries, so proper posture and regular breaks are important. To succeed, it's helpful to develop efficient picking techniques, communicate effectively with team members, and stay organized to minimize errors. Many employers provide training on safety procedures and best practices, which can further help Hand Pickers perform their roles more comfortably and efficiently.

How do you become a hand picker?

To become a hand picker, you typically need to be physically fit, detail-oriented, and able to work outdoors or in a warehouse environment. Some employers may require a high school diploma or equivalent, and previous experience with manual labor or similar roles can be beneficial. Training is often provided on the job to learn specific picking techniques and safety procedures.
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Warehouse Order Pickers and Shipping Associates

Simos

Waukesha, WI • On-site

$15.50 - $23/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Description
Join our Waukesha team! We're now hiring Warehouse Order Pickers and Shipping Associates in Waukesha, WI. This opportunity is available for the 3rd shift. Step into a role where you'll be a part of a world-class supply chain team, helping deliver essential products to customers every day.
We are accepting applications for two different positions. Your recruiter will determine the pay range you will be eligible for based on experience:
  • Warehouse Order Picker
  • Shipping Associate

Perks & Benefits
  • Casual Dress Code
  • Weekly paychecks
  • Direct Deposit or Cash Card pay options
  • Medical / Dental Insurance
  • $15.50 - $23.00

Employment Type & Shifts
  • Full Time

  • 3rd Shift
  • 1st Shift

Job Responsibilities
Warehouse Order Picker:
  • Order Picker: You will pick and prepare customer orders accurately and in a timely to meet daily production goals. At times, you will be picking above ground level while adhering to safety procedures.
  • Re-stocker: You will scan labels, cut boxes, and restock shelves to prep your work area for the next shift while adhering to safety procedures.
  • Bulk Selector: You will be responsible for selecting product, pulling, and packing totes, as well as cutting cases of merchandise and/or stocking product.
  • Custodian: You will be responsible for general cleaning and basic maintenance duties both inside and outside of the facility.
  • Loader: Load and unload Delivery Trucks by hand. Stack & secure distribute weight safely to prevent damage in transit. Verify freight using an RF scanner to ensure accuracy and proper tracking.

Shipping Associate:
  • Warehouse Bulk/Material Handling Equipment Operator: You will be operating material handling equipment such as forklifts, cherry pickers, turrets, or electric pallet jacks to pick up product up to 100 lbs. and move product within the warehouse while adhering to safety procedures.
  • Warehouse Replenishment: You will be operating material handling equipment such as forklifts, cherry pickers, turrets, or electric pallet jacks to pick up product up to 100 lbs. and move product within the warehouse while adhering to safety procedures. Not all work will be completed on the material handling equipment.
  • Warehouse Returns: You will be operating material handling equipment to move product within the warehouse. You will be matching item quantities and descriptions to packing slips on returned
  • items, checking in returned product, and tagging.
  • Shipping: You will be responsible for organizing, stacking, and shrink-wrapping customer orders on pallets, loading trucks manually, lifting, lowering, and carrying product in a fast-paced environment, and stacking empty pallets while maintaining a safe and clean workspace as you go. Build pallets of cases and totes to be shipped to retail stores.

  • Minimum three (3) months related experience in a warehouse environment; or any equivalent combination of acceptable training, education, and experience.
  • Ability to pass a drug screen to the extent permissible legally.
  • Basic English language skills (both verbal and written communications).
  • Ability to work at heights up to 60 feet or more as needed.
  • An ability to lift, push, or pull boxes/merchandise weighing between 70 pounds and 100 pounds by hand.
  • Must wear safety composite shoes.
  • Ability to walk and stand for the duration of the shift.

Associate Requirements
  • HS Diploma or GED
  • Background Check
  • Able to Lift 75 pounds
  • Drug Test
  • Must be at least 18 years old

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