Order Picker (M/F)
The order picker handles the receipt, storage, and preparation of goods prior to their dispatch. Working within a warehouse or logistics hub, they pick products, check their compliance, pack them, and prepare orders while adhering to deadlines as well as health and safety rules, using powered handling equipment if necessary.
Responsibilities
Receive and check a delivery
Verify the compliance of received goods before entering them into stock.
Pick products for an order
Perform picking according to the picking order and assemble packages.
Package and label the order
Pack, label, and prepare packages for dispatch.
Transport and load goods
Move packages to the shipping area and load delivery vehicles.
Key skills
Hard skills
Driving a pallet truck or forklift to move goods.
Checking inventory levels and reporting stock discrepancies.
Organizing storage according to expiration dates and preservation conditions.
Entering data on a voice-picking terminal or barcode scanner.
Soft skills
Strict application of preparation procedures and quality control.
Effective coordination with forklift drivers and other members of the logistics team.
Managing order preparation independently without continuous supervision.
Prioritizing urgent orders to ensure compliance with dispatch deadlines.
Working conditions
Terms & arrangements
The order picker works in a warehouse or logistics hub, sometimes in cold storage areas. The pace of work is steady and may involve shift work, night shifts, or weekends depending on company activity. Wearing personal protective equipment is part of the daily routine.
Qualifications & training
- Benchmark qualification: CAP/BEP in warehousing, professional packaging, distribution, or sales; the Titre professionnel Préparateur de commandes en entrepôt is a highly sought-after, short, and operational training course.
- Additional certifications: CACES 1, 3, and 5 (handling trucks), SST (Sauveteur Secouriste du Travail).
Career progression & opportunities
- Shelf stocker m/f
- Forklift driver m/f
- Logistics operations agent m/f
- Equipment and machinery counter sales representative m/f
Salaries
France Travail • 2026
Monthly salary
The salary of an order picker varies depending on the sector of activity and the region. According to Data Emploi data from France Travail, collected in September 2026 based on the previous 12 months, gross monthly compensation generally ranges between €1,802 and €1,911.
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Frequently asked questions about this job
Key takeaways
The job is accessible without a diploma, but a CAP in logistics or distribution, or the Titre professionnel Préparateur de commandes en entrepôt, facilitates access to employment. Obtaining a CACES certification is a real asset.
The order picker focuses on picking, packaging, and dispatching products, while the forklift driver specializes in operating material handling equipment. Both jobs are complementary, and the latter represents a natural career progression from the former.
The job takes place in a warehouse, sometimes in cold storage areas, with a steady work pace and repetitive heavy lifting. It may involve shift work (nights, weekends), and wearing personal protective equipment is part of the daily routine.
An entry-level order picker generally starts around €1,800 gross per month, an amount that can increase with additional CACES certifications and seniority.
Yes: with experience, an order picker can move into equipment operation (forklift driver), inventory management, or a logistics team leader role.
Yes, this role is among the professions officially recognized as experiencing recruitment shortages in France, with one of the highest volumes of job openings on the market.
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This job description serves as a general reference to describe the role, duties and scope of the Order Picker (M/F) position within the Transport and Logistics sector. It aims to help candidates understand the realities of the profession, and businesses/recruiters to understand the profile and skills associated with this role, as well as the recruitment solutions offered by Actual group.