Parts Picker

Parts Picker - Warehouse

About Ricart: We were founded in 1953 as a family owned business, and we strive every day to provide our customers, vendors, and employees with world class services, one experience and encounter at a time. While we all have different skill sets and personalities, we use our Rules of the Road- Driven, Trusted, Sharp, Welcome, & One Team, to keep us in the right lane and guide our every action.

In order to be eligible for employment with Ricart, you must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and be able to pass an initial drug and background screening.

About the role: The warehouse Parts Picker accurately and efficiently retrieves parts from warehouse storage to fulfill customer orders, ensuring timely and accurate shipments, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. The warehouse Parts Picker is responsible for locating, retrieving, and preparing parts for shipment based on customer orders, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in order fulfillment. This role requires attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Key Competencies

• Communication
• Attention to detail
• Speed and accuracy
• Organization
• Safety awareness

Responsibilities

Order Picking

• Scanning and interpreting pick tickets or electronic picking devices to locate the correct items
• Retrieve items from designated storage areas based on order requirements

Accuracy and Quality

• Ensure the correct items, quantities, and specifications are picked for each order
• Check items for damages and defects before picking and reporting any to the supervisor

Stock Handling

• Use picking machines, pallet jacks, forklifts, or trolleys to retrieve or transport goods
• Follow proper procedures for handling fragile, heavy, or hazardous items

Inventory Management Support

• Assist in maintaining organized and accurate inventory by properly returning unpicked items to storage
• Inform supervisors of any inventory discrepancies or low stock levels
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring easy access to parts
• Report any discrepancies or damage to inventory to the supervisor

Packing and Staging

• Place picked items in bins, carts, or pallets for further processing or shipment
• Ensure that items are correctly labeled and staged in the correct area for packing or shipping

Equipment Operation

• Safely operate warehouse equipment such as pickers, scanners, handheld devices, or forklifts
• Perform essential equipment maintenance or report malfunctions to supervisors

Compliance and Safety

• Follow all warehouse safety guidelines and protocols, including proper lifting techniques
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required for the job

Efficiency and Deadlines

• Meet productivity and accuracy targets to ensure timely order fulfillment
• Work efficiently to minimize delays while maintaining attention to detail

Communication

• Coordinate with other warehouse staff, including runners, verifiers, and supervisors, to ensure smooth workflows
• Report issues such as misplaced inventory, damaged goods, or order discrepancies to the relevant team or manager

The duties and responsibilities defined above are not an all inclusive list, but a general summary of typical duties. Individuals in this position may be asked to perform a wide range of related tasks to ensure that the sales and service goals for the team are met and that the highest level of customer service is always provided .

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must have a valid driver's license and meet annual motor vehicle report standards
• Prior warehouse experience can be advantageous
• Attention to detail and accuracy crucial
• Excellent communication, organizational skills
• Basic math skills and the ability to understand quantities and inventory levels

• Proficiency with warehouse equipment
• Safety awareness

Employee Benefits Overview:

• Competitive PPO medical insurance with offered HSA option
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life insurance, critical illness, accident insurance, cancer insurance and hospital indemnity insurance plans
• Voluntary tool insurance
• Voluntary pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Employer paid subscription to Calm Health
• Generous paid time off (PTO) policy including vacation and sick days
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with annual discretionary profit-sharing contribution
• Professional development opportunities such as training and tuition assistance
• Employee discount pricing
• Wellness initiatives

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.