Order Selector Duties and Responsibilities
The daily job tasks performed by order selectors vary based on the types of items being stocked in the warehouse and the number of orders that need to be filled. Despite these variables, however, the core work duties performed by order selectors are universally the same in all warehouse environments.
Read Work Orders
Order selectors read work orders detailing shipments requested by various customers.
Select Ordered Items
Order selectors locate and select specific items within the warehouse to fulfill customer orders.
Prepare Orders
Order selectors operate forklifts and machinery to stack items on pallets and prepare orders for shipping. Order selectors also place prepared orders in the correct dock slips to be loaded on shipping trucks.
Inspect Items
Order selectors perform visual inspections of items to ensure orders are correct, undamaged, and ready for shipment.
Follow Safety Procedures
Order selectors follow all safety procedures regarding personal safety and safety of other workers, including safe operation of equipment, wearing proper clothing, and following safe food handling procedures where applicable. Order selectors also maintain good awareness at all times in order to safely transport items within a busy warehouse environment, with many other workers moving around at the same time.
Apply Labels
Order selectors correctly label order shipments, so they are instantly and easily identifiable.
Shrink Wrap Orders
Order selectors apply to shrink wrap to orders once they are complete and ready for shipment.
Maintain Warehouse
Order selectors keep warehouse areas clean and organized at all times.