Order Picker/Forklift Operator

Books A Million; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 44,083,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Job summary

American Wholesale Book Company is hiring for an Order Filling Tote Runner in Florence, AL. The role reports to the Order Filling Manager and involves delivering totes, picking and filling orders, and moving merchandise efficiently to support order fulfillment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred forklift/PIT experience and prior warehouse work. Attention to accuracy and safety is essential, with physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: 2 years forklift/PIT experience.
• Previous warehouse experience preferred.
• Basic mathematical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver totes to pick zones.
• Pick up full totes and deliver to shipping dock.
• Fill store and customer orders for all customers.
• Remove products from shelves as requested.
• Add or remove labels from products as assigned.
• Scan or key orders per established process.
• Follow all safety rules, regulations and guidelines.
• Identify items from correct locations accurately.

Skills

Basic Math Skills

Warehouse Experience

Reading/Writing Legibly

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift/PIT

Job description

US:AL:Florence | American Wholesale Book Company | ACTIVE FULL TIME

Posted 4 days ago | Apply before September 18, 2026

Description

Job Description:

The Order Filling Tote Runner reports directly to the Order Filling Manager. The Order Filling Tote Runner performs all order filling functions including but not limited to delivering totes to zones, picking orders, pulling merchandise to fill orders through direction of voice pick headset device, stacking items into totes and onto carts/conveyor belt in a fast and accurate manner. The Order Filling Clerk demonstrates behavior that supports AWBC core values.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Deliver totes to pick zones.
• Pick up full totes and deliver to shipping dock.
• Fills store and customer orders for all customers.
• Responsible for removing product from shelves as requested.
• Add or remove labels from product as assigned.
• Scan or key orders per established process.
• Responsible for following all safety rules, regulations and guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Accurately identify the correct items from their correct location.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Skills

• Previous warehouse experience preferred.
• Basic Mathematical Skills
• 2 Years forklift/PIT experience preferred.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

Must be Able to:

• Read and write legibly. Including very small print.
• Listen to information, and follow directions provided through an electronic headset.
• Must pass a written test and perform the skills for evaluation demonstrating PIT proficiency.
• Walk up to 8 miles a day. Walking short distances through the department/building.
• Use hands/arms to operate required equipment and repetitive motion activities.
• Lift objects up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance.
• Communicate using speech, sight, and sound with or without assistive device.
• Bend, stoop or crouch while performing daily activities of the job.
• Effective verbal and written communications skills.

Must be able to work invariable work locations.