Picker Packer
OFO No: 741101
What is a Picker Packer?
A Picker Packer usually works in a warehouse or in a shipping company.
Examples:
- Fresh food and vegetables
- Pharmaceuticals
- Clothing
- Beverages
- Computer
- Online shopping warehouses
- This list is endless
What does a Picker Packer do?
- reads order slips
- finds and chooses the right products to match order
- chooses appropriate packing materials and packaging product safely
- fixes address and tracking labels to packaging
- loadis and unloads trucks
- counts inventory (stock)
- checks that all information matches (goods in / goods out)
- controls quality: checking for breakages, imperfections etc
Are you … ?
- physical fit?
- spatially aware? (can you utilise 3d space well?)
- able to read and write
- responsible?
- able to do basic maths?
- able to stand for long periods at a time?
How do I become a Picker Packer?
Minimum requirements:
One does NOT need a matric. It’s advisable to have at least a Grade 10 with mathematics or maths literacy. You should be able to read and write.
NOTE:
If you can’t afford tertiary education, becoming a Picker Packer may be the first step to bigger and greater things.
If you show ambition and good work ethic, the company may pay for you to do further training.
With this FREE training you could be promoted, earn a higher salary and have a better life.
It’s up to you though, to show the initiative.
OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Cashier or Shelf Packer
Is becoming a Picker Packer the right career choice for me?
