Selector

Ben E. Keith•Alachua, FL

About The Position

The Selector processes orders for materials or merchandise received by mail, telephone, or in person from customers or company employees. The role uses RF scanners to track product movement and warehouse equipment to select, move, stage, and load products. The Selector verifies orders for accuracy, maintains product rotation, supports inventory and warehouse upkeep, and may receive trucks as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Operate RF scanners to track product movement.
Operate pallet jacks, forklifts, and cherry pickers efficiently and safely.
Identify and select the correct products and quantities, including determining partial-case quantities when necessary.
Assemble products on pallets to support transportation while minimizing damage to boxes and products.
Contact forklift operators to replenish empty pick bins.
Consult supervisors about appropriate product substitutes when items are out of stock, including whether the manufacturing division can supply the product.
Check for products marked as in transit at the end of each night.
Open and close boxes, bales, and other containers.
Pick and assemble orders from stock, carefully verifying information and quantities.
Place products on pallets, transfer them to the staging area, and load them onto trucks.
Verify products against picking lists for accuracy.
Sort and place materials on racks or shelves according to predetermined slot assignments, and rotate product to maintain first-in, first-out stock rotation.
Use forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand trucks to move products between locations.
Load and stack products on trucks so loads are stable and products are secure against damage.
Assist with warehouse maintenance and cleaning.
Perform inventory-related functions as needed.
Receive trucks as needed.
Inspect received products for quality, proper rotation, and expiration dates.