Order Picker Job at Minnesota Jobs, Saint Paul, MN

  • Minnesota Jobs
  • Saint Paul, MN

Job Description

Order Picker

This role focuses on accurately picking, packing, and shipping customer orders in a fast-paced distribution center environment. You prepare and complete orders by loading, packing, wrapping, labeling, and shipping products, while periodically lifting up to 50 lbs and, when needed, up to 75 lbs. You work extensively with computers, handheld RF scanners, and warehouse management systems to track picks and ensure all outbound shipments are properly labeled, packaged, and documented. The position requires the ability to understand written and verbal English and to stand, bend, and lift for 810 hours per shift.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and complete customer orders by loading, packing, wrapping, labeling, and shipping products with consistent accuracy.
  • Pick orders based on assigned warehouse zones and track all picks using an RF scanner and warehouse management systems.
  • Pick, pack, and ship online customer orders with speed and precision in a high-volume environment.
  • Ensure all outbound shipments have correct labeling, packaging, and documentation before leaving the facility.
  • Utilize handheld scanners and computer systems to update order status, inventory movements, and shipping information.
  • Stand, bend, and lift for 810 hours per shift to handle materials and move products throughout the distribution center.
  • Operate pallet jacks and other warehouse equipment safely within racking zones.
  • Follow established procedures and safety guidelines while working in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
  • Communicate effectively in written and verbal English to understand instructions, work orders, and safety information.
  • Maintain an organized, clean, and efficient work area to support smooth warehouse operations.

Essential Skills

  • At least 2 years of order picking experience, preferably using RF scan guns in a warehouse environment.
  • Ability to lift up to 75 lbs as required and periodically lift up to 50 lbs during regular order preparation tasks.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced warehouse environment with high order volume.
  • Proficiency using RF scanners to pick orders and track inventory and shipments.
  • Comfort working on a computer and using warehouse management systems (WMS) for order processing.
  • Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions in English.
  • Capability to stand, bend, and lift continuously for 810 hour shifts.
  • Experience operating pallet jacks or similar material-handling equipment.
  • Reliability and attention to detail to ensure accurate picking, packing, and labeling of orders.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • 1+ year of retail experience is preferred and beneficial for understanding customer order fulfillment.
  • 1+ year of packing experience in a high-volume environment is preferred.
  • Familiarity with large distribution centers that use tall racking systems and multiple departments.
  • Comfort working with handheld scanners and computer-based warehouse management tools.
  • Ability to work effectively in different shift schedules, including evenings and weekends as assigned.

Why Work Here?

You join a family-run organization that emphasizes long-term stability, strong benefits, and shared success. Once hired on, you receive industry-leading benefits including dental, health, vision, medical, and life insurance, along with a health savings account contribution where a small personal contribution per paycheck is matched with a significant employer contribution. You benefit from a 401(k) plan with matching up to 5%, profit sharing opportunities, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick time. The culture values hard work, teamwork, and mutual support, creating an environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded.

Work Environment

You work in a large distribution center featuring tall racking systems, defined processing and desk areas for shipping, and multiple departmental zones. Wave riders and pallet jacks operate throughout the racking areas, so you navigate an active warehouse floor with ongoing material movement. The role requires steel or safety toe shoes as part of the standard dress code for protection. Available shifts include options such as SundayWednesday from 3:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., MondayFriday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and SundayThursday from 5:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., with the understanding that new hires do not start on Mondays or Fridays. The environment is fast-paced, structured, and safety-focused, with clear processes for picking, packing, and shipping orders.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eagan, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Eagan, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 15, 2026.

Job Tags

Contract work, Temporary work, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Afternoon shift

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