Order Picker

Manitou•Belvidere, IL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Manitou Group is hiring an onsite Order Picker in Belvidere, Illinois. The role is responsible for accurately and promptly picking products from warehouse shelves, sorting items, and preparing orders for packing. Picked products must be verified, counted, and inspected to ensure they are undamaged and match the order request. The position includes two levels with differing duties and experience expectations. The listed shifts are 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Starting pay is $19.00 per hour, with a potential quarterly bonus based on performance metrics. Actual pay depends on experience, skills, qualifications, and work location. No travel is required. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

Order Picker I: Must be able to pass the forklift certification test.
Order Picker I: Self-starter who can work independently within assigned parameters.
Ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively.
Some computer skills and basic math skills.
Ability to work with others as part of a team.
Attention to detail and organizational skills.
Basic understanding of warehouse operations and order picking.
Ability to read and follow order pick lists.
Basic knowledge of safety standards and equipment operation.
Order Picker II: 0–1 year of experience in warehouse, inventory, or logistics roles.
Order Picker II: Proficient in order picking and using warehouse management systems; understands inventory locations and picking methods.
Order Picker II: Ability to troubleshoot minor picking discrepancies or equipment issues and operate warehouse equipment independently while following safety protocols.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds using safe lifting requirements.

Nice To Haves

Order Picker I: Previous experience with a barcode scanning system or handheld scanner.
Order Picker I: Forklift certification, including order picker or reach truck.
Order Picker II: Exposure to order picking or warehouse management systems.
Order Picker II: Comfortable using basic warehouse equipment such as a pallet jack and scanners.
Familiarity with inventory systems such as VMU or similar to log into equipment.
Willingness to learn and participate in Lean philosophy, continuous improvement, and process-efficiency efforts.

Responsibilities

Verify that the product and quantity picked are accurate.
Use an RF handheld barcode scanner to process products while picking.
Sort, consolidate, and deliver products to assigned packing stations.
Perform quality checks, record errors, inspect parts for damage, correct shortages or wrong parts, and use QC forms.
Meet or exceed daily productivity and quality standards and record daily productivity on progress control boards in accordance with Lean philosophy.
Operate order picker equipment, a stand-up reach truck, and a forklift to pick products from storage racks.
Be willing to cross-train in other warehouse areas as needed.
Follow company safety programs and policies, including safe lifting practices.
Complete daily equipment checks and log into assigned equipment.
Follow order scheduler instructions and transfer accurately picked parts to the packing station.
Maintain picking accuracy, meet daily pick-rate or productivity targets, and seek assistance when needed.
Lift up to 50 pounds as part of the job.
Work under close supervision for Order Picker II duties.