Location
New Haven, CT
Category
Transportation
About This Role
Job Overview
This Warehouse Order Selector role in New Haven, CT keeps the supply chain moving. You'll be on your feet, pulling products from shelves and staging them for shipment. It’s hands on work that demands speed and accuracy ; think of it as a physical puzzle where each order is different. The environment is a busy distribution center, packed with inventory and the hum of forklifts. You won’t be stuck at a desk; you're active all shift.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Picking orders: You scan items or use pick sheets to grab what's needed, verifying quantities along the way.
- Stacking pallets: After picking, you build stable pallets that won't tip during shipping. This means paying attention to weight distribution.
- Using equipment: Expect to operate a powered industrial truck like an electric pallet jack or walkie rider daily.
- Maintaining accuracy: Double check labels and counts before the order moves to the loading dock.
- Keeping organized: Rotate stock so older product ships first ; reduce waste, increase efficiency.
Requirements
- Physical stamina: This job means walking 8 10 miles per shift and lifting between 20 50 pounds repeatedly.
- A high school diploma or GED: That’s typically the baseline here.
- Situational awareness: Warehouses have moving vehicles and heavy loads; you need to stay alert at all times.
- Math basics: Counting inventory and reading small numbers on labels matters more than you'd think.
What It's Like in This Role
The pace varies depending on incoming orders ; some days are nonstop, others let you catch your breath. You'll work alongside other selectors packing similar assignments; communication happens over headsets if you’re using voice pick systems. Most warehouses in New Haven, CT are climate controlled but can still get cool near dock doors or warm near storage zones. All shifts demand focus because one wrong pull ripples down the whole shipping line.
Why You'll Like This Opportunity
Job Location
New Haven, CT