Is Being an Order Picker Hard?
Like any job, there’s a learning curve to being a good order picker. The job can be hard for new entrants for a variety of reasons, but it doesn’t have to be. I’m going to list a few reasons why…
10 Tips for Working in a Warehouse
Warehouses are great places to work at with many opportunities to make a decent living but can be overwhelming for newcomers. Here are ten tips I wrote based on my own experience to make the transition into this job a…
How to Get Out of Warehouse Work
A warehousing career can be lucrative and rewarding but it is not for everyone. Warehouse jobs have been getting harder and harder over the years while the pay hasn’t improved to match. This is reflected by the amount of churn…
How to Stay Warm in a Freezer Warehouse
The freezer is one of the most notorious harsh places to work at in a warehouse/distribution center. You are expected to work in sub zero temperatures for long periods of time. The effects of getting into a warehouse freezer to…
Voice Picking Tips
If your distribution center is anything like mine you’re probably using a voice picking terminal such as the Vocollect Terminal for taking orders. Compared to RF scanning, voice picking can be faster and more efficient since you’ve got both your…
How to Work Faster in a Warehouse
One of the primary requirements of working in a warehouse is to be fast. In fact, being slow can land you into trouble with fellow employees and management. Being fast is so important that some warehouses award performance incentives to…
Benefits of Working in a Warehouse
Working in a warehouse affords us with many opportunities and benefits. This is something that a lot of people don’t know. If you are still unsure if getting a warehouse job is something you should do, I’m here to give…
How to be a Better Order Selector
Order selecting can be a stressful job. You spend the whole shift on your feet lifting heavy items. At the same time you have to be fast and not miss items or your supervisors will be on your case and…
How to Get a Warehouse Job
Warehouse jobs are some of the easiest to get because they don’t require much experience or specialized knowledge at the entry level. So if you’ve been thinking of getting a warehouse job this year, you’re in luck. Warehouse job openings…
How to Get Used to Warehouse Work
Have you just started working at a warehouse? Whether you are a picker, loader, assembler or any other position that involves movements and lifting, it can be daunting. I’ve worked in multiple warehouses in different positions and I’ve gained a…