Warehouse Order Picker Labourers in Mining, Construction & Transport
SaveWhat Does a Warehouse Order Picker Do?
Warehouse order pickers prepare orders manually. They pick up orders and bring them to the delivery platform for processing, or in the trade sector to allow customers to pick them up. They are expected to complete orders for shipment, keeping in mind the quantity and type of goods specified and meeting quality criteria established by the company. They also assemble various types of merchandise for shipment and transport orders to shipping locations as specified by a supervisor. They typically stack bundled articles on pallet by hand, are responsible for wrapping articles on the pallet to secure them while moving, and for ensuring the integrity of the pallet.
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Safety Regulations For Warehouses
The body of warehouse safety procedures and regulations to prevent incidents and hazards. Follow safety regulations and inspect equipment.
These are common skills for this role, based on a European framework. Requirements vary between jobs, including in the UK. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box - use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Warehouse Order Picker
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialSafety Regulations For Warehouses knowledge
The body of warehouse safety procedures and regulations to prevent incidents and hazards. Follow safety regulations and inspect equipment.
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EssentialTypes Of Packaging Used In Industrial Shipments knowledge
Know various types of packaging materials used for industrial shipments, according to the type of goods to be shipped. Comply with regulations on packaging of goods.
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EssentialComply With Checklists skill
Follow checklists and ensure compliance with all the items included in them.
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EssentialFollow Written Instructions skill
Follow written directions in order to perform a task or carry out a step-by-step procedure.
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EssentialLift Heavy Weights skill
Lift heavy weights and apply ergonomic lifting techniques to avoid damaging the body.
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EssentialProcess Customer Orders skill
Handle orders placed by customers. Receive the customer order and define a list of requirements, a working process, and a time frame. Execute the work as planned.
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EssentialSecure Goods According To Work Orders skill
Fasten bands around stacks or articles, prior to shipment or storage.
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EssentialCheck Shipments skill
Staff members must be vigilant and well-organised to ensure that inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and undamaged.
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EssentialEnsure Efficient Utilisation Of Warehouse Space skill
Pursue an effective use of warehouse space ensuring maximum efficiency while meeting environmental and budgetary goals.
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EssentialMaintain Material Handling Equipment skill
Identify and report malfunctions and damage to material handling equipment; manage battery connections.
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EssentialMaintain Physical Condition Of Warehouse skill
Develop and Implement new warehouse layouts in order to maintain facilities in good working order; issue work orders for repair and replacement operations.
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EssentialMaintain Stock Control Systems skill
Keep stock control systems up to date and ensure inventory accuracy.
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EssentialMaintain Warehouse Database skill
Keep digital warehouse database up-to-date and multi-accessible.
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EssentialManage Warehouse Inventory skill
Manage warehouse inventory and control storage and movement of warehouse goods. Monitor transactions such as shipping, receiving and putaway.
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EssentialOperate Chainsaw skill
Operate mechanical chainsaw powered by electricity, compressed air or gasoline.
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EssentialOperate Material Handling Equipment skill
Perform general physical activities in warehouse such as loading, unloading and sorting goods; operate handling equipment.
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EssentialOperate Voice Picking Systems skill
Operate voice pick systems applying various picking methods; work using verbal instructions and prompts via headphones and a microphone.
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EssentialOperate Warehouse Record Systems skill
Operate systems for recording product, packaging, and order information in specific formats and types of record.
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EssentialPick Orders For Dispatching skill
Pick orders in warehouses destined for dispatching, ensuring that correct numbers and types of goods are loaded and dispatched. Tag and mark product items as requested.
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EssentialProcess Orders From Online Shop skill
Process orders from web shop; direct sales, packaging and shipment.
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EssentialStore Warehouse Goods With Precision skill
Transport goods in the warehouse and place them in the appropriate and designated locations with precision in order maximise used of space. Operate forklifts or other instruments in this activity.
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EssentialUse Packaging Equipment skill
Use fastening and packaging tools such as plastic strapping, applicators and adhesives, marking and labelling equipment, and tape.
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EssentialUse Warehouse Marking Tools skill
Label containers and container tags or products; use warehouse marking and labelling tools.
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EssentialWeigh Shipments skill
Weigh shipments and calculate the maximum weights and dimensions, per package or per item, for each consignment.
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Optional Skills (5 of 6 displayed)
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OptionalGoods Transported From Warehouse Facilities knowledge
Know the goods transported from warehouse facilities. Understand the legal and safety requirements of goods, the hazards that materials may represent; provide solutions and appropriate direction for the handling of …
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OptionalWarehouse Operations knowledge
Know the basic principles and practices of warehouse operations such as goods storage. Understand and satisfy customer needs and requirements while effectively utilising warehouse equipment, space and labour.
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OptionalWarehousing Regulations knowledge
Know and comply with local warehousing laws and regulations; stay up-to-date by studying existing and new legislation.
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OptionalAssemble Goods skill
Assemble goods coming from in manufacturing processes or in removing activities.
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OptionalDeliver Outstanding Service skill
Provide outstanding customer service by exceeding customer expectations; establish reputation as an exceptional service provider.
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OptionalIdentify Damaged Goods Before Shipment skill
Identify damaged goods before packaging and shipping following established procedures.
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