Warehouse Order Picker

Job Description:

Now hiring for a Warehouse Order Picker

Location: Joliet, IL

Pay Rate: $21.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 6:30 AM - 3 PM

Pick It, Stack It, Ship It

If you know your way around a cherry picker, we've got work waiting in Joliet. As a Warehouse Order Picker, you'll pick, stack, and stage the goods that keep the whole place running. Solid pay, steady shifts, and people who actually care.

Looking for Warehouse Order Picker jobs in Joliet where precision and confidence make every move count? This opportunity lets you safely retrieve, transport, and stage inventory while helping warehouse operations stay organized, efficient, and productive.

Job Duties

• Operate a cherry picker to pick orders RF scanner, and retrieve and place materials on racks for production or inventory purposes.
• Safely transport finished goods, raw materials, and packaging supplies.
• Assist with loading and unloading pallets and trucks as needed.
• Perform daily equipment inspections to ensure forklifts are in proper working condition.
• Complete inventory management tasks such as scanning and tracking material movement.
• Use battery-operated hand tools when necessary.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area, including staging and storage zones.
• Follow all safety guidelines and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous warehouse or powered industrial equipment training is beneficial.

Experience Requirements

• 6 months of experience operating cherry pickers or similar powered industrial equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to retrieve, transport, and store inventory at elevated rack locations.
• Knowledge of warehouse safety procedures and equipment inspections.
• Ability to accurately identify inventory, locations, and shipping documentation.
• Strong attention to detail, dependable attendance, and commitment to workplace safety.
• Valid forklift certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire) is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous warehouse, distribution, logistics, fulfillment, or manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Current certification or experience operating cherry pickers, order pickers, reach trucks, or forklifts is beneficial.
• Experience using RF scanners, warehouse management systems (WMS), or inventory software is considered an asset.
• Individuals who demonstrate safe operating practices, productivity, teamwork, and inventory accuracy are well positioned for success as a Warehouse Order Picker.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and safely operate powered industrial equipment throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work comfortably at elevated heights while operating cherry picker equipment.
• Ability to safely work around warehouse equipment and moving inventory while following established safety procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Warehouse Environment with opportunities for advancement and continued equipment training.

"Got me a job within 48 hrs of putting in an application. Super friendly and fair pay." - Staffmark Forklift Operator

Hit apply and let's roll.

What You Will Do

As a Warehouse Order Picker you will operate cherry picker equipment to retrieve, transport, stage, and store inventory throughout warehouse operations. You will perform equipment inspections, use RF scanners to verify inventory, replenish storage locations, prepare customer orders, maintain accurate inventory records, and support safe, efficient warehouse operations while following established procedures.

Job Duties

• Operate a cherry picker to pick orders RF Scanner Retrieve and place materials on racks for production or inventory purposes.
• Safely transport finished goods, raw materials, and packaging supplies.
• Assist with loading and unloading pallets and trucks as needed.
• Perform daily equipment inspections to ensure forklifts are in proper working condition.
• Complete inventory management tasks such as scanning and tracking material movement.
• Use battery-operated hand tools when necessary.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area, including staging and storage zones.
• Follow all safety guidelines and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

The Warehouse Order Picker plays an important role in warehouse and fulfillment operations by operating elevated equipment to support inventory storage and order fulfillment. This position requires attention to detail, safe operating practices, and confidence working at height.

Successful Warehouse Order Picker candidates understand warehouse workflows, inventory procedures, and equipment operation while supporting efficient daily warehouse operations. Consistent performance contributes directly to customer satisfaction.

This role rewards individuals who enjoy technical warehouse work.

About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

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The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs and include anything reportable for federal tax purposes.