Order Picker
US Postal ServiceCompany Overview:
Order Pickers work in USPS supply hubs and fulfillment centers, retrieving specific postal items, retail products, or shipping materials from storage aisles to fulfill facility or customer requisitions.
Role and Responsibilities:
Your core tasks involve reading picking slips, locating items on warehouse shelves, scanning barcodes, and placing items into pick totes efficiently.
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• Locate and retrieve specific items from warehouse shelving using handheld scanners
• Verify item numbers, quantities, and description codes against pick receipts
• Place picked items neatly into transport totes or staging hampers for packing
• Restock picking bays from bulk storage pallets when item levels run low
• Maintain high picking speed and accuracy during full shift hours
• Keep warehouse picking aisles clean, clear of debris, and hazard-free
Necessary skills and credentials:
• Physical stamina to walk, stand, bend, and stretch continuously during shifts
• Ability to lift and move inventory boxes weighing up to 50 pounds
• High attention to detail when verifying item part codes and numbers
• Basic digital comfort for operating handheld barcode scanners
Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous experience in order picking, warehouse stock retrieval, or fulfillment
• Familiarity with handheld inventory scanners and warehouse grid systems
Compensation and Benefits:
• Competitive hourly starting pay with overtime availability
• Full federal healthcare, dental, and vision insurance options
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) retirement matching
• Paid vacation days, sick time, and federal holidays
About USPS:
USPS provides stable, rewarding careers across national distribution and fulfillment networks.
Disclaimer:
This is an independent candidate prep resource and not an official job notice issued by the USPS.
Our program's aim is to provide comprehensive support:
We offer practice drills, study guides, and interview prep tools for postal applicants.
• Application process guide
• Practice exams with detailed answer keys
• Interview strategy webinars
• 25-mile job search portal
• Email and chat customer support
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Begin getting ready now for USPS job openings in order picking, warehouse retrieval, and fulfillment operations.