An order picker is an entry level position within the warehousing industry. Your main duty is to pick customer orders, collect all items, and prepare the orders for shipping or to be picked up on location. You will follow a defined process to pick orders. You may be required to use inventory tracking software or operate a forklift as part of your job. You must abide by safe rules at all times. Order picker jobs provide you with good experience to start a career in warehousing, shipping, and supply chain.
Order pickers typically work independently in a warehouse setting. You will be provided with a list of orders to pick from the warehouse onsite. It’s common for you to work in shifts. Some evenings, nights and weekends are possible. You will be assigned duties by your warehouse supervisor and be expected to complete your list of orders within a defined period of time.
Taking on more senior and specialized roles in warehousing is the natural next step for order pickers. Depending on your area of interest and job availability you could move into jobs such as forklift operator, material handler, inventory specialist, and warehouse supervisor.
Order pickers in Winnipeg make between $14 and $19 per hour. The average salary is about $16 per hour, or just over $33,000 annually for a full-time position. Here is a breakdown of salary expectations for this job:
annual: $33,280
monthly: $2,560
weekly: $640
hourly: $16 per hour
lowest salary: $13.50 per hour
average salary: $16 per hour
highest salary: $18.20 per hour
junior salary: $13.50-$15.80 per hour
intermediate salary: $14.70-$17.10 per hour
senior salary: $15.70-$18.20 per hour
Order pickers are responsible for meeting a picking quota each shift. You need to pull a certain number of orders to keep up with customer demand. Here’s an overview of your main responsibilities:
You will most commonly work in warehousing and for industrial companies. It is also common for order pickers to work in retail distribution centres for national brands. Some order pickets can also work at the store level, picking online customer orders.
As an entry level position, you are expected to have a positive attitude and collection of soft skills to help you be successful in the job. Top skills include:
To work as an order picker, most employers will require you to have a high school diploma. Previous customer service experience is an asset. Forklift certification may be required for some positions.