Order Picker

B&G Foods•Ankeny, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Order Picker accurately selects products, assembles and prepares orders for shipment, verifies order accuracy, and updates inventory as products are picked. The role operates within a manufacturing plant and includes order picking, packaging, material handling, inventory transactions, and related housekeeping and quality responsibilities. The position is on 3rd shift, 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, with overtime as required on Saturdays and/or Sundays and daily shift overtime as needed. The hourly rate is $22.93, plus a $0.55-per-hour shift differential. Employees receive onsite training specific to job responsibilities and must obtain forklift and Order Picker certifications and pass an Order Picker Qualification Checklist by a deadline established by the company. Personal protective equipment is required for many duties; use will be explained at hire. Employees will receive a physical examination before work requiring a respirator. The work takes place in a manufacturing plant around moving mechanical parts and motorized vehicles, with possible exposure to varying temperatures. Duties may require lifting up to 50 pounds and working at heights up to 30 feet. Physical demands include frequent to continuous standing, walking, hearing, speaking, vision, hand coordination, and repetitive motions, along with varying levels of lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, climbing, squatting, and other movements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Obtain forklift and Order Picker certification.
Pass an Order Picker Qualification Checklist by a deadline established by the company.
Ability to operate material-moving equipment safely and conscientiously.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
Ability to work productively as a team member and communicate courteously and cooperatively with plant personnel.
Ability to work at a rapid pace for continuous periods and organize and manage multiple tasks concurrently.
Basic computer keyboarding skills.
Demonstrated efficient order-picking skills, initiative, effort, commitment, responsible behavior, and attention to detail.
Ability to respond appropriately to supervision and align behavior with department and company priorities and goals.
Good attendance and punctuality.
Commitment to high-quality workmanship and active participation in resolving order-picking issues.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment; a physical examination is required before performing work that requires a respirator.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds and potentially working at heights up to 30 feet.

Responsibilities

Pick finished products accurately and efficiently from storage racks for customer orders while protecting product quality and condition.
Follow company and OSHA safety regulations to prevent on-the-job injuries.
Perform various functions within the pick module, send orders down the conveyor to be wrapped, and watch for and remove conveyor jams.
Prepare orders for shipment by palletizing and wrapping or boxing products, prints, and attaching labels.
Place packing slip prebills and other required documentation on orders when needed.
Operate material-handling equipment safely and efficiently to reduce risks to personnel and damage to inventory or equipment.
Charge and change batteries.
Record material movement and inventory status accurately and promptly using a computer and/or RF device.
Keep the work area clean; remove waste and products from floors and locations; remove shrink-wrap and cardboard from pallets in pick locations before picking; and place materials in proper locations.
Assist with training current and new Order Pickers as directed.
Build and assemble pre-packs and pallet displays according to instructions.
Perform case counts on completed customer orders as directed.
Assist the supervisor with inventory functions when directed and immediately report inventory discrepancies to the supervisor or auditor.
Place damaged and partial product cases in a designated location for recouping.
Complete necessary paperwork accurately and promptly.
Report food safety and quality problems to personnel authorized to initiate action.
Follow cGMPs and appropriate cleaning procedures, maintain cleanliness and good housekeeping, and ensure pallets are clean and in good repair.
Perform other duties as assigned and work at other work centers where qualified.