Full time

Warehouse Order Selector

Tacoma, WA, United States
Company: Americold
Industry type: Materials handling
Start date: As soon as possible
Description
Under general supervision, the Warehouse Order Selector will assemble and select cases from pick slots for store orders daily in an accurate, efficient, productive manner and assembles order onto plastic pallets using a Talkman and pallet jack.

What You'll Do:

* Prepare and load the voice template into the Talkman unit for a specific warehouse selecting location, ensure that all cases and pallets are properly identified with the correct store number, and perform count/exception on pick slot locations if quantities are less than those requested by the Talkman.
* Secure selected cases, conduct final pallet preparations by wrapping the selected load and applying shipping labels, and prepare assembled case pick pallets and move them from picking areas to a dock door or staging area.
* Performs visual and operational vehicle safety inspections, reports unsafe vehicles to shift supervisor or maintenance personnel, observes and reports any other unsafe and unsanitary conditions that could cause employee and/or customer accidents, and corrects these conditions when appropriate, all while complying with applicable occupational health and safety standards.
* Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse, upholding a safe clean and orderly work environment and perform other assigned duties/tasks that may be outside of normal responsibilities as needed.

What Experience and Education You Need:

* High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred

What Could Set You Apart:

* Ability to pay attention to detail and adhere to safety procedures while working independently to meet deadlines/production standards set by the company.
* Must be able to work varied schedule including weekend and early morning shifts
* Considerable skill in efficiently and safely lifting, stacking and building quality pallets
* Knowledge of WIN system, inbound/outbound processes, loading and quad layout systems along with skill in operating warehouse equipment such as: Talkman, RF equipment, Pallet Jack (double and triple), Hi-lift, and RC.
* Skill in communicating effectively with supervisors and department managers

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

* Able to work in spaces with 55 inches of headroom
* Ability to work in a 32 degree to 40-degree F environment (temperature varies within each department) for long periods of time
* Ability to read and perform basic math functions
* Ability to reach, bend, twist, stoop and lift empty pallets and/or boxes of product including 60 lbs. frequently and up to 80 lbs. occasionally

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The Company makes reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws.
EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.
Requirements / Skills
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

* Able to work in spaces with 55 inches of headroom
* Ability to work in a 32 degree to 40-degree F environment (temperature varies within each department) for long periods of time
* Ability to read and perform basic math functions
* Ability to reach, bend, twist, stoop and lift empty pallets and/or boxes of product including 60 lbs. frequently and up to 80 lbs. occasionally
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