Will “Order Picker” 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 Filler
• Inventory Specialist
• Fulfillment Representative
• Stock Selector
• Stamp Analyst
• Parts Puller
• Order Selector
• Order Runner
• Order Picker
• Order Builder Loader
• Order Builder

Tasks for “Order Picker”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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