Most warehouses and distribution centers provide free PPE such as gloves, high visibility vests and masks on a regular basis. However, sometimes these may not be readily available or might be of poor quality. In this article, I go through…
Moving up in a warehouse can be difficult since entry level jobs are usually in a lot of demand. This makes the employer not very invested in employees’ career growth as they are seen as replaceable. Having said that, it…
Warehouse work is very demanding and can get quite miserable for different reasons. Having worked in multiple warehouses, I have made a few observations as to why this might be the case. I also list down a few potential solutions…
As a warehouse picker, your shoes are one of the most important determinants of your success. The right shoes could make a difference in how much incentive you’re going to make. In this article I’m going to list the shoes…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…