Order Puller

Star Pipe Products; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Pipe Products is seeking an Order Puller to support shipping, receiving, stocking, and warehouse maintenance in its Indianapolis distribution center. You will operate a forklift, pull orders, manage inventory, and help maintain safety and efficiency for customers and coworkers.

Responsibilities include handling RF processes, loading/unloading, and ensuring orders meet required dates. Overtime and weekend hours may be required based on business needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with 1-3 years warehouse experience.
• Ability to operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Experience using RF systems and inventory tracking.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Pulls orders and packages material for shipment using forklift and other equipment.
• Ships orders to be delivered on the date requested by the customer.
• Receives branch transfers, returns, and overseas containers within tight time frames.
• Maintains clean, safe warehouse and yard environments.
• Safely operates forklifts and follows procedures for equipment care.
• Loads and unloads deliveries and inspects accuracy and quality.
• Performs RF functions to generate bills of lading.
• Accurately pulls orders and stock into correct bins.
• Communicates issues such as equipment damage or safety concerns to management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF system usage

Inventory management

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanner

Pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

Brief Description

• Pulls orders and packages material for shipment to meet customer requirements using the forklift and other equipment.
• Ships orders to be delivered on the date requested by the customer.
• Receives branch-to-branch transfers, customer returns, and overseas containers within a strict time frame to ensure minimal turnaround times.
• Maintains warehouse and yard environments to provide the cleanest and safest environment possible.

Essential Functions

• Pulls orders and packages material for shipment to meet customer requirements using the forklift and other equipment.
• Ships orders to be delivered on the date requested by the customer.
• Receives branch-to-branch transfers, customer returns, and overseas containers within a strict time frame to ensure minimal turnaround times.
• Maintains warehouse and yard environments to provide the cleanest and safest environment possible.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Safely operates forklifts; follows proper procedures to take care of forklifts and other equipment.
• Collects products from bins following the radio frequency (RF) system.
• Has product inspected for accuracy and quality.
• Packages products per Star Pipe Products’ standards.
• Completes all necessary RF functions to allow bills of lading to be created.
• Loads product onto carrier’s vehicles.
• Unloads delivery vehicles and inspects deliveries for accuracy and quality.
• Sweeps floors; operates the floor scrubber.
• Collects and disposes of trash from warehouse and yard.
• Inspects bins, equipment, and warehouse for safety; takes appropriate safety precautions, and wears proper personal protective equipment.
• Accurately pulls orders and stocks inventory items in the correct bins.
• Processes approximately 900 order lines per month during busy times.
• Communicates issues such as equipment damage, incidents, safety concerns, etc., to management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education/Experience

Required:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• 1-3 years of experience completing warehouse tasks
• 1-year experience driving a forklift

Preferred:

• Experience in a warehouse/distribution center specializing in the waterworks industry or related products
• Experience with inventory tracking and radiofrequency systems

Required:

Knowledge, Skills, Licenses, Certifications, Etc

• Able to operate a forklift
• Excellent situational awareness

Preferred:

• Clear, concise, and accurate communication skills
• Ability to prioritize effectively
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Basic computer experienceAbility to pay attention to detail

Physical Demands

• Able to lift, move up, and carry materials up to 75 pounds
• Will be required to reach, stand, walk, or crouch during an 8-hour shift
• Must be able to be on feet continuously during an 8-hour shift
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs frequently during an 8-hour shift
• Must be able to climb 4 feet onto and off of a fork truck repetitively during an 8-hour shift
• Must be able to kneel and bend at the knees frequently during an 8-hour shift
• Must be able to push and pull 300 lbs with a pallet jack / fed-ex and ups shipping carts frequently during an 8-hour shift
• Must be able to use wrist and hands frequently during an 8-hour shift

Work Environment

• Able to work in various climate conditions
• Overtime and weekend work may occasionally be required
• Saturdays may be mandatory to accommodate the business needs

Star Pipe Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Summary

The Order Puller helps the Distribution Center with shipping and receiving, stocking, driving the forklift, pulling orders, inventory maintenance, and warehouse maintenance. This position is accountable for maintaining a safe, efficient, and accurate warehouse operation for the best possible service for the customer and with coworkers.