Warehouse Order Selector

Americold • Newark, NJ

10d

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Warehouse Order Selector assembles and selects cases from pick slots for store orders accurately, efficiently, and productively. The role uses a Talkman and pallet jack to assemble orders onto plastic pallets, prepare loads for shipment, and move assembled pallets to a dock door or staging area. The position also supports warehouse safety, cleanliness, and security.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and follow safety procedures while working independently to meet deadlines and company production standards.
• Ability to work varied schedules, including weekends and early morning shifts.
• Considerable skill in safely and efficiently lifting, stacking, and building quality pallets.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and department managers.
• Ability to work in spaces with 55 inches (1.4 meters) of headroom.
• Ability to tolerate controlled indoor temperatures from 32°F (0°C) to -45°F (-43°C), as well as outdoor ambient temperatures, including heat, cold, and precipitation.
• Ability to climb ladders or step ladders and tolerate heights up to 30 feet (9 meters), including accessing elevated products from inside a safety cage.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment required for work at heights and in cold temperatures.
• Ability to stand and/or walk continuously or frequently during an 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shift; occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling is required.
• Ability to frequently step up onto and down from material-handling equipment.
• Ability to make fine articulation movements with fingers, hands, and/or feet to operate equipment.
• Depending on the specific role, ability to lift boxes weighing up to 80 pounds (36 kg) and carry product up to 6 feet (2 meters) without mechanical assistance.
• Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to hear and speak to comprehend, respond to, and provide instructions and safety warnings, and to read and understand packaging, shipping documents, and safety guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the WIN system, inbound and outbound processes, loading, and quad layout systems.
• Skill operating warehouse equipment such as Talkman, RF equipment, double and triple pallet jacks, and high-reach trucks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and load the voice template into the Talkman unit for the assigned warehouse selecting location.
• Ensure cases and pallets are identified with the correct store number.
• Perform count/exception checks on pick-slot locations when quantities are less than those requested by the Talkman.
• Secure selected cases, wrap the completed load, and apply shipping labels.
• Prepare assembled case-pick pallets and move them from picking areas to a dock door or staging area.
• Perform visual and operational vehicle safety inspections and report unsafe vehicles to the shift supervisor or maintenance personnel.
• Observe and report unsafe or unsanitary conditions that could cause employee or customer accidents, and correct them when appropriate while complying with occupational health and safety standards.
• Help maintain warehouse security and a safe, clean, and orderly work environment.
• Perform other assigned duties or tasks as needed, including duties outside normal responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED