What does an Order Selector IV do?
An order selector is responsible for selecting customer orders and fulfilling them as quickly and accurately as possible. Tasks include the selecting, staging, packaging and loading of customer orders to be delivered without damage or error. Warehouse equipment is also used to help achieve this goal. The typical job progression from an order selector is to a supervisory or managerial role following obtaining a bachelor's degree.
An order selector typically has a minimum educational requirement of a high school diploma or equivalent. As this position is physically demanding, the ideal candidate must be able to lift heavy weights and regularly operate equipment to select and fulfill customer orders efficiently. Excellent communication skills are a must to communicate with coworkers and supervisors accurately.
- Receive and carry out directions as provided by a supervisor
- Demonstrate accuracy of work at all times
- Navigate warehouse equipment to ensure customer orders are collected
- Package customer orders according to order requests
- Review documentation and work following procedures laid out
- Schedule work to be completed within set timeframes
- Communicate with coworkers and supervisors to optimize work completion
- Ensure company guidelines and policies are met at all times
- Experience as an order selector in a warehouse is preferred
- Fast learner with the willingness to improve
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Proven expertise in getting consumer orders correctly
- Proficient in technology including Microsoft Office applications
- Diligent and meticulous in ensuring accuracy
- High work ethics to meet company policies and guidelines
- Physical ability to perform heavy lifting of up to 100lbs
- Must be able to stand for long hours at a time
Order Selector IV Career Path
Learn how to become an Order Selector IV, what skills and education you need to succeed, and what level of pay to expect at each step on your career path.
Years of Experience Distribution
Order Selector IV Insights
HCLTech“I love the highly motivated and dynamic individuals supporting the largest search engine in our time.”
Prose“While the perks are great I’m not sure if it’s enough to tolerate the job.”
C&S Wholesale Grocers“Well I like doing what I do and it was fun to experience as well.”
Smith & Nephew“I've see how people really care for each other and I've received great support.”
Walmart“The pay is good because they wouldn’t be able to get anyone to do what they’re asking otherwise.”
Sysco“Good pay which is higher than 21 for experienced pickers 27.61 is the base for experienced pickers”
Thruway Fasteners“Upper management wants career type people while paying wages suited for a teenager working part time.”
Albertsons Companies“the pay for what they expect out of you is not worth the suffer at the end of the day.”
Frequently asked questions about the role and responsibilities of an Order Selector IV
When working as an Order Selector IV, the most common skills you will need to perform your job and for career success are Time Management, English, Raising, Dexterity and WMS.
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