Order Picker

Manitou Group•Belvidere, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Manitou Group is seeking an Order Picker to be responsible for the accurate and timely fulfillment of picking/pulling product from warehouse shelves, sorting items, and ensuring all products on the order request are ready to be packed. Order pickers are also responsible for ensuring all products on the order request are free from damage, verified, and counted for packaging. This role is part of a "One United Team" focus, cultivating a purpose-driven and agile work environment. Manitou Group is an equal opportunity employer that cultivates, builds, and elevates its more than 6000 employees across more than 30 countries.

Requirements

Previous experience with a barcode scanning system/handheld preferred
Forklift certification preferred (order picker, reach truck) must be able to pass the forklift certification test
Must be a self-starter, motivated and focused to work independently within the established perimeters assigned.
Ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively
Some computer skills and basic math skills needed
Must be able to work with others and as a team
Attention to detail and organizational skills needed
Learn lean philosophy within the organization to focus on and participate in continuous improvement & learning to improve processes, efficiencies and increased profitability
0-1 year of experience in warehouse, inventory, or logistics roles.
Some exposure to order picking or warehouse management systems is a plus.
Comfortable using basic warehouse equipment (e.g., pallet jack, scanners).
2-4 years of experience in warehouse order picking, inventory, or fulfillment roles.
Experience with batch picking or managing multiple orders at once.
Comfortable working with order pick lists and barcode scanners.
Ability to work without supervision while maintaining productivity.
Basic understanding of warehouse operations and order picking.
Familiarity with inventory systems (e.g., VMU or similar) to log in equipment.
Ability to read and follow order pick lists.
Basic knowledge of safety standards and equipment operation.
Proficient in order picking and using warehouse management systems.
Strong understanding of inventory locations and picking methods.
Ability to troubleshoot minor picking discrepancies or equipment issues.
Knowledge of safety protocols and operating warehouse equipment independently.
In-depth knowledge of warehouse picking strategies and inventory management.
Advanced proficiency in using warehouse systems (e.g., VMU, scanners, WMS).
Ability to lead a team of pickers and manage complex order fulfillment.
Strong problem-solving skills for addressing picking errors or equipment malfunctions.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification preferred (order picker, reach truck)

Responsibilities

Verify the quantity and product being picked is accurate
Use RF handheld barcode scanner to process product while picking
Sort, consolidate, and drop off products to assigned packing stations for packaging
Ensure quality control standards and practices are occurring (recording errors, inspect parts for damage, correct shortages, wrong parts, and using QC Forms)
Meet and exceed daily productivity and quality standards
Record daily productivity on progress control boards per Lean philosophy
Operates an order picker, standup reach truck, and fork truck to pick product from various storage racking
Must be willing to be cross-trained in other areas in the warehouse as needed
Be able to lift up to 50 lbs as part of the job function while using safe lifting requirements
Must perform within the company safety program and polices
Complete daily equipment checks and log into assigned equipment.
Follow instructions from the order scheduler and ensure parts are picked accurately.
Ensure correct part numbers and quantities are picked and transferred to the packing station.
Maintain a high level of accuracy with minimal errors.
Work under close supervision, seeking assistance when needed.
Meet daily pick rate or productivity targets
Mentor the picking team to ensure daily targets and orders are completed efficiently.
Resolve any picking discrepancies or inventory issues and escalate when necessary.
Ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.
Monitor equipment maintenance and ensure all equipment is in working order.
Provide feedback and coaching to lower-level employees.
Optimize picking strategies to reduce errors and improve overall productivity.
Coordinate with other departments (packing, inventory, shipping) for smooth order fulfillment.