Picking Driver (Order Picker)

Bergen Logistics; Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

PTO & holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Bergen Logistics is seeking a Picking Driver (Cherry Picker) in Rutherford, NJ. The role requires operating a cherry picker up to 30 feet, scanning with RF devices, and ensuring accurate, timely order fulfillment.

Ideal candidates have warehouse experience, license for order pickers/forklifts, good math skills, and strong attention to detail. A safety‑conscious team player approach is essential for success within this fast‑paced operation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience as an order picker or warehouse position.
• Experience or license in handling order pickers, forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a cherry picker to access inventory at various heights.
• Use RF devices to scan and verify items during picking.
• Perform accurate and timely order picking based on pick lists.
• Follow safety guidelines to maintain a safe work environment.
• Conduct routine maintenance checks on the order picker and report issues.
• Ensure quality of picked materials and report discrepancies.
• Collaborate with team members to coordinate activities.
• Meet unit per hour targets for each picking channel.
• Maintain an organized and clean picking area.

Skills

Order picker experience

RF devices

Basic math

Attention to detail

Punctual

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Order picker forklift license

Job description

We are looking for a Picking Driver (Cherry Picker) responsible to ensure an accurate and timely course of products. The cherry picker is a lift-assist device that raises the operator up to 30 feet in the air to access product locations throughout the warehouse. The role requires comfort with heights and strong attention to detail.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Safely operate a cherry picker (order picker lift) to access inventory located at various height levels throughout the warehouse (up to 30 feet).
• Utilize advanced technology, including devices equipped with scanning capabilities, to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of order picking.
• Execute accurate and timely order picking based on pick lists, ensuring the correct quantity and product are selected.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and procedures while operating the order picker, ensuring a safe working environment for yourself and others.
• Perform routine maintenance checks on the order picker and report any malfunctions or issues.
• Ensure the quality of picked and transported materials, reporting any damaged goods or discrepancies to the appropriate personnel.
• Collaborate with other team members, supervisors, and management to ensure effective communication and coordination of warehouse activities.
• Meet and exceed Unit Per Hour (UPH) targets for each picking channel, ensuring productivity goals are consistently achieved.
• Maintain an organized and clean picking area.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred
• Proven experience as an order picker or other warehouse position
• Experience or license in handling order pickers, forklifts, pallet jacks and other warehouse equipment
• Experience in RF devices
• Ability to perform basic math functions.
• Great attention to detail
• Diligent and punctual
• Aligned with Bergen’s How We Work Together Principles including: investing in People Development, creating a Safe Environment, treating others with Respect, being able to work as part of a Team, having Trust in others, having Passion for our work and clients, having good Communication skills and having high Accountability for oneself and others.

Physical Requirements

• Work regularly to lift and/or move objects 10-30 lbs; occasionally, with team support, lift and/or move objects greater than 30 lbs.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time including stair climbing
• Frequent bending, stooping, squatting and kneeling are required to retrieve and stock products at various heights.
• May be required to climb ladders or stairs to access products stored on higher shelves.
• Is comfortable navigating heights in an order picker (cherry picker) machine.
• Capable of performing repetitive tasks, such as packing, sorting, or labeling, with efficiency and attention to detail.
• Must be able to tolerate fluctuations in facility temperatures
• Must be able to tolerate an occasional high noise volume environment that includes speakers, fans, moving racks and conveyor belts.

Benefits

We provide a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision, ancillary benefits
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• 401(k) match
• PTO, Sick time, paid holidays
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The expected hourly rate for this position is $18.92/hr - $19.92/hr

• Bergen Logistics, in good faith, has assessed this posted range of compensation as the accurate range for this role and location at the time of this posting. Bergen Logistics may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.