Order Picker

B&G Foods Inc.•Ankeny, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for accurately selecting products, efficiently assembling, preparing for shipment, and verifying the accuracy of orders that are shipped to customers and pool distribution points. The role also involves continuously updating inventory as the product is picked.

Requirements

Skill in operating material-moving equipment safely and conscientiously.
Performs basic math operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
Ability to work as a productive member of a team.
Ability to work at a rapid pace for continuous periods.
Ability to organize and work on multiple tasks concurrently.
Ability to deal effectively with persons representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view.
Communicates effectively with plant personnel courteously and cooperatively.
Must possess basic computer keyboarding skills.
Demonstrates efficient order picking skills regularly.
Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward completing work tasks efficiently and safely.
Demonstrates responsible behavior and attention to detail.
Responds appropriately to supervision.
Aligns behavior with the needs, priorities, and goals of the department and company.
Maintain good attendance and punctuality.
Actively participates in resolving order picking issues or problems.
Demonstrates a commitment to high-quality standards of workmanship.
Possess a high school diploma or GED.
Must obtain forklift and Order Picker certification.
Pass an Order Picker Qualification Checklist (deadline to be established by the company.)
Many of the job duties of this position require you to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), if so, when and how to use this equipment will be explained to you at the time of hire.
To determine the ability to perform job functions where the use of a respirator is required, employees will be given a physical examination before performing this type of work.
Must be able to lift to 50lbs
May be required to work at heights up to 30ft off the ground
Hearing, speaking: Continuously. Must communicate with others and discriminate sounds with machines
Vision: Continuously
Balancing: Occasionally to Frequently depending on the work environment.
Standing: Frequently to Continuously
Walking: Frequently to Continuously
Forward bend in standing: Occasionally to Frequently
Rotation in standing: Occasionally to Frequently
Elevated work: Rarely up to 1-2 mins
Floor to waist lift: Occasionally to Frequently up to 35 lbs, Rarely up to 50 lbs
Waist to crown lift: Rarely to Occasionally up to 35 lbs
Horizontal lift: Occasionally to Frequently up to 50 lbs
Front carry: Occasionally 50 lbs up to 15 feet
One hand carry: Occasionally 30 lbs up to 15 feet
Push: Occasionally up to 80 lbs
Pull: Occasionally up to 80 lbs
Left hand grip: Occasionally to Frequently up to 45 lbs
Right hand grip: Occasionally to Frequently up to 45 lbs
Pinch Grip: Occasionally to Frequently
Right and Left hand coordination: continuous with average eye/hand coordination
Stair Climbing: Occasionally to frequently: Up to 200 stairs/day
Climbing: Occasionally
Squatting: Occasionally to Frequently
Kneeling: Rarely
Stooping: Occasionally to Frequently
Reaching: Frequently
Crawling: Rarely
Crouching: Occasionally to Frequently
Repetitive Motions: Shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, fingers: Frequently to Continuously: Including twisting wrist, ulnar deviation, box cutting.
Moderate Work: Force from 20-30 lbs occasionally to frequently and up to 40-50 lbs rarely to occasionally.
Task: Maximum Demand: Floor to waist Lift Occasionally to Frequently up to 35 lbs, rarely up to 50 lbs
Task: Maximum Demand: Waist to Crown Lift Rarely to Occasionally up to 35 lbs
Task: Maximum Demand: Front carry Occasionally 50 lbs up to 15 feet
Task: Maximum Demand: One hand carry Occasionally 30 lbs up to 15 feet
Task: Maximum Demand: Right hand grip Occasionally to Frequently up to 45 lbs
Task: Maximum Demand: Left hand grip Occasionally to Frequently up to 45 lbs
Task: Maximum Demand: Pushing and Pulling Occasionally up to 80 lbs
Task: Maximum Demand: Stair Climbing Occasionally to frequently: Up to 200 stairs/day
Task: Maximum Demand: Standing tolerance Frequently to Continuously
Task: Maximum Demand: Walking Frequently to Continuously
Task: Maximum Demand: Right & left hand coordination Continuously with average eye/hand coordination
Task: Maximum Demand: Kneeling Rarely
Task: Maximum Demand: Squatting Occasionally to Frequently
Task: Maximum Demand: Pinch Grip Occasionally to Frequently
Task: Maximum Demand: Forward bend in standing Occasionally to Frequently
Task: Maximum Demand: Rotation in Standing Occasionally to Frequently
Task: Maximum Demand: Repetitive Motions Frequently to Continuously with wrists, hands, fingers: Including twisting wrist, ulnar deviation, box cutting.
Task: Maximum Demand: Reaching Frequently
Task: Maximum Demand: Crawling Rarely
Task: Maximum Demand: Crouching Occasionally to Frequently
Task: Maximum Demand: Horizontal Lift Occasionally to Frequently up to 50 lbs
Task: Maximum Demand: Elevated Work Rarely up to 1-2 mins

Nice To Haves

Employees are expected to work at other work centers where job qualifications allow.

Responsibilities

Pick a finished product from storage racks for customer orders accurately, efficiently, and with due concern for product quality and condition.
Work safely to prevent on-the-job injuries by reading and following Company and OSHA safety regulations.
Perform various functions within the pick module.
Send orders down the conveyor to be wrapped.
Watch for and remove jams on the conveyor.
Prepare orders for shipment by palletizing and wrapping or boxing products, prints, and attaching labels on completed orders.
Place packing slip prebills, and other required documentation on order when needed.
Operate material handling equipment safely and efficiently to minimize risk to personnel and damage to inventory and equipment.
Charge and change batteries.
Perform correct, accurate, and timely inventory and or product transactions to reflect material movement and inventory status using a computer and or RF device.
Keep the work area clean and remove waste and products from the floor and locations.
Removes shrink-wrap and cardboard from pallets in pick locations before picking.
Place materials in proper locations.
Assist with the training of 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 supervisor with inventory functions, when directed.
Report inventory discrepancies to the supervisor or auditor immediately.
Place damaged and partial cases of product in a designated location to be recouped.
Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Responsible for reporting any food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
Responsible for following cGMP’s
Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and good housekeeping
Follow all appropriate cleaning procedures
Ensure pallets are clean and in good repair