Warehouse order picker jobs in Finland
Warehouse order pickers prepare orders manually. They pick up orders and bring them to the delivery platform for processing, or in the trade sector to allow customers to pick them up. They are expected to complete orders for shipment, keeping in mind the quantity and type of goods specified and meeting quality criteria established by the company. They also assemble various types of merchandise for shipment and transport orders to shipping locations as specified by a supervisor. They typically stack bundled articles on pallet by hand, are responsible for wrapping articles on the pallet to secure them while moving, and for ensuring the integrity of the pallet.
Warehouse order picker – how much is the pay in Finland?
What the trade paid in 2024
| Median | 16.46 €/h |
|---|---|
| Bottom tenth | 12.90 €/h |
| Top tenth | 22.07 €/h |
| Employees | 42,304 |
Pay by sex, 2024
| Sex | Median | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 15.61 €/h | 8,827 |
| Men | 16.70 €/h | 33,477 |
Warehouse order picker - Which skills are essential?
Weigh shipments and calculate the maximum weights and dimensions, per package or per item, for each consignment.
Operate systems for recording product, packaging, and order information in specific formats and types of record.
Staff members must be vigilant and well-organised to ensure that inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and undamaged.
Develop and Implement new warehouse layouts in order to maintain facilities in good working order; issue work orders for repair and replacement operations.
Use fastening and packaging tools such as plastic strapping, applicators and adhesives, marking and labelling equipment, and tape.
Operate voice pick systems applying various picking methods; work using verbal instructions and prompts via headphones and a microphone.
The body of warehouse safety procedures and regulations to prevent incidents and hazards. Follow safety regulations and inspect equipment.
Follow written directions in order to perform a task or carry out a step-by-step procedure.
Pursue an effective use of warehouse space ensuring maximum efficiency while meeting environmental and budgetary goals.
Manage warehouse inventory and control storage and movement of warehouse goods. Monitor transactions such as shipping, receiving and putaway.
Identify and report malfunctions and damage to material handling equipment; manage battery connections.
Perform general physical activities in warehouse such as loading, unloading and sorting goods; operate handling equipment.
Label containers and container tags or products; use warehouse marking and labelling tools.
Lift heavy weights and apply ergonomic lifting techniques to avoid damaging the body.
Know various types of packaging materials used for industrial shipments, according to the type of goods to be shipped. Comply with regulations on packaging of goods.
Fasten bands around stacks or articles, prior to shipment or storage.
Operate mechanical chainsaw powered by electricity, compressed air or gasoline.
Process orders from web shop; direct sales, packaging and shipment.
Follow checklists and ensure compliance with all the items included in them.
Keep stock control systems up to date and ensure inventory accuracy.
Keep digital warehouse database up-to-date and multi-accessible.
Transport goods in the warehouse and place them in the appropriate and designated locations with precision in order maximise used of space. Operate forklifts or other instruments in this activity.
Handle orders placed by customers. Receive the customer order and define a list of requirements, a working process, and a time frame. Execute the work as planned.
Pick orders in warehouses destined for dispatching, ensuring that correct numbers and types of goods are loaded and dispatched. Tag and mark product items as requested.
Warehouse order picker - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Know the basic principles and practices of warehouse operations such as goods storage. Understand and satisfy customer needs and requirements while effectively utilising warehouse equipment, space and labour.
Know and comply with local warehousing laws and regulations; stay up-to-date by studying existing and new legislation.
Provide outstanding customer service by exceeding customer expectations; establish reputation as an exceptional service provider.
Assemble goods coming from in manufacturing processes or in removing activities.
Identify damaged goods before packaging and shipping following established procedures.
Know the goods transported from warehouse facilities. Understand the legal and safety requirements of goods, the hazards that materials may represent; provide solutions and appropriate direction for the handling of goods.