First Shift Cold Storage Equipment Operator

Vertical Cold Storage LLC•Marshville, NC

4d•$0 - $19

About The Position

Vertical Cold Storage is seeking a Warehouse Equipment Operator to provide warehouse services by operating powered industrial vehicles and performing assigned duties accurately and on time. The role involves operating equipment such as forklifts and power jacks, maintaining equipment and inventory records, handling and labeling product, and supporting the facility’s operations. The position is on the first shift, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with overtime as needed.

Requirements

Use strong math skills to count and multiply accurately.
Use a non-motorized pallet jack.
Regularly stand and walk for eight or more hours per day.
Frequently handle lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 60 pounds.
Frequently bend, twist, stoop, grip, climb or balance, and reach with hands and arms.

Nice To Haves

Prior warehouse or distribution experience.
Prior experience using forklifts and other motorized equipment.
Customer service experience.

Responsibilities

Operate powered industrial vehicles, which may include forklifts and power jacks, to perform warehouse duties.
Maintain certifications for powered equipment by following safe work practices and procedures.
Inspect material-handling equipment before use, follow operating procedures, and request repairs as needed.
Use handheld scanners and vehicle-mounted units to accurately record pallet and case locations for inventory control.
Monitor case condition and pallet integrity, and report substandard or out-of-specification items to supervision.
Label cases or loads according to customer specifications.
Stack, unstack, restack, wrap, and unwrap pallets and cases according to customer specifications.
Insert or remove dividers between cases as instructed.
Perform general housekeeping, including sweeping and emptying garbage.
Contribute to team efforts by completing related tasks and communicating positively and effectively within a team environment.
Meet attendance requirements.
Stretch-wrap pallets manually or with a powered machine.
Maintain a safe working environment by following safety rules and regulations, remaining aware of surroundings, and using machines only when trained.
Support duties assigned by plant supervision to assist facility operations.
Perform other duties as business necessitates.