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

Tasks for “Packer”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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