Working as an order picker is an entry level role in warehousing. Your role requires you to pick customer orders, pack, and prepare them for shipping. Your job could involve the use of a forklift and other warehousing equipment. You will be assigned a list of orders to pick by your shift supervisor. It is a good role to prepare you for a career in warehousing, shipping, and logistics.
Order pickers work in a warehouse setting. It’s common for you to work independently filling orders. It can be a physically challenging role as you spend most of your time on your feet. You could be scheduled to work days, evenings, nights or weekends. You will be assigned a list of orders to pick by your shift supervisor.
Working as an order picker will qualify you for a number of other roles within warehousing. They include shipping and receiving, material handler, forklift operator and other related warehousing jobs.
Order pickers in Calgary make more than $20 per hour on average. You can make more than $23 per hour with more than 5 years experience. This is one of the highest average salaries for order pickers in the country.
annual: $42,224
monthly: $3,248
weekly: $812
hourly: $20.30
lowest salary: $16.70 per hour
average salary: $20.30 per hour
highest salary: $22.20 per hour
junior salary: $16.70-$18.90 per hour
intermediate salary: $18.10-$22.30 per hour
senior salary: $20.40-$22.20 per hour
Order pickers need to accurately pick customer orders in a time efficient manner. Here are the top responsibilities for this job:
Order pickers typically work in a warehouse. This can be for many different types of companies such as retailers, suppliers, and manufacturers. Working in a regional distribution centre is a common source of employment.
Employers are looking for people who work hard and have a great attitude. Here is a list of the technical and soft skills employers expect of you:
To qualify for an order picker position you will need a high school diploma. Previous related experience, such as customer service or working in a warehouse, is an asset. Forklift training is an asset.