Wrapz with warehouse resource guides

FOR THE PEOPLE DOING THE WORK

Know your rate. Understand the numbers.

Whether you pick cases, units, or order lines, start with your own shift numbers. These free tools don't need an account, and none of the calculations are official employer scores.

USEFUL ON YOUR NEXT SHIFT

Start with a free browser calculation—no account required. Tracking a shift without cell service? The Android app saves work on your phone.

Cases per hour CalculatorCalculate your picking pace using cases, time, and breaks.Open calculator Weight handled CalculatorEstimate the total pounds and tons moved during your shift.Open calculator Breaks & your rate CalculatorSee how break time affects your cases-per-hour calculation.Open calculator Calories burned CalculatorEstimate shift energy use with published warehouse-task references.Open calculator

COMMON WAREHOUSE QUESTIONS

Why doesn't my rate match the company's number?Understand differences in time and work counted. ↗Why do I feel wiped out after a shift?Learn about hydration, fatigue and other possible causes. ↗How do I find my pace as a new selector?Practical starting points for learning the job. ↗

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Compare picking methods4 resources

Understand the differences between tools, workplaces and performance measures.

Pick rate app vs. spreadsheet vs. paper Find the easiest way to track your pace, orders and shift history.Grocery vs. retail vs. e-commerce picking Compare assignments, work units and rate expectations.Voice vs. RF scanner vs. paper picking Compare warehouse picking instructions, confirmations and error handling.Picking speed vs. accuracy Understand errors, rework, pallet building and repeatable pace.
Understand your numbers5 resources

Make sense of your own pace and employer reporting.

How to calculate a warehouse pick rate Learn the formula, know what counts as a pick, and avoid misleading comparisons.Cases/hour vs. percentage standards Understand why two warehouses can report different performance numbers.Warehouse incentive pay explained Understand bonus rules without guessing your employer’s formula.What is a good warehouse picking rate? Why there is no universal cases/hour benchmark.Why your rate numbers differ Compare your calculation, scanner and company report.
Hydration and heat safety5 resources

Worker-focused guidance for long, physically demanding shifts.

Warehouse hydration fundamentals Water, electrolytes and heat during a warehouse shift.Do warehouse workers need electrolytes? When water and meals may be enough and when heavy sweating changes the picture.Warehouse heat safety Warning signs, cooling and when to seek emergency help.Feeling bad after a warehouse shift? Possible dehydration symptoms and other causes of fatigue.Water vs. sports drinks and powders Compare sodium, sugar and cost using product labels.
Warehouse Wellness & Recovery4 resources

Food, physical demands and recovery between demanding shifts.

What to eat during a warehouse shift Simple food planning for physically demanding warehouse work.Recover between warehouse shifts Rest, sleep and fatigue after repetitive physical work.How physically demanding is order picking? Understand repetitive case handling and ergonomic demands.Warehouse picker vs. professional athlete Compare intensity, repetition, shift length and recovery without misleading claims.
Build a sustainable pace7 resources

Practical guidance for complete orders and consistent shifts.

Track your picking rate throughout a shift Keep pace and see trends over time.Track your pick rate without cell service Learn what saves on your phone, what needs a connection, and how offline sync works.How to improve your warehouse pick rate Find where time goes and build a repeatable pace.New order selector? Find your pace Understand training expectations and prepare for a rate conversation.How downtime affects your pick rate Separate required work from interruptions.Pallet building and picking accuracy Review mixed loads, product checks and repeated restacking.Freezer order picking: gear and pace Prepare for cold-work training and fair comparisons.