Will “Order Filler” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

Job Description

Fill customers' mail and telephone orders from stored merchandise in accordance with specifications on sales slips or order forms. Duties include computing prices of items, completing order receipts, keeping records of out-going orders, and requisitioning additional materials, supplies, and equipment.

Job Details

• The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 43-5081.04

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Order Fillers, Wholesale and Retail Sales”.

Also Known As…

• Order Fillers, Wholesale and Retail Sales
• Puller
• Picker/Puller
• Parts Technician
• Parts Processor
• Packer
• Order Puller
• Order Picker
• Order Filler
• Inventory Specialist
• Fulfillment Representative
• Stock Selector
• Stamp Analyst
• Parts Puller
• Order Selector
• Order Runner
• Order Builder Loader
• Order Builder

Tasks for “Order Filler”

• Compute prices of items or groups of items.
• Place merchandise on conveyors leading to wrapping areas.
• Complete order receipts.
• Keep records of out-going orders.
• Obtain merchandise from bins or shelves.
• Read orders to ascertain catalog numbers, sizes, colors, and quantities of merchandise.
• Requisition additional materials, supplies, and equipment.

Related Technology & Tools

• Strapping machines
• Remote data terminals
• Pallet tipper
• Computer laser printers
• Personal computers
• Warehouse forklifts
• Barcode scanners
• Nailing hammers
• Staple guns
• Shipping scales
• Electric pallet jacks
• Conveyor belts
• Measuring tapes
• Tape guns
• Stand-up forklifts
• Warehouse dollies
• Manual pallet jacks
• Wrapping equipment
• Convertible hand trucks
• Cherry pickers
• Multiline telephone systems
• Handheld radio frequency RF scanners

• Inventory tracking software
• Email software
• Voice picking software
• SAP
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Excel
• Data entry software