DC Power Equipment Operator

Designer Brands Inc.•Columbus, OH

14h

About The Position

A Power Equipment Operator is responsible for efficiently transporting, delivering, and retrieving merchandise to various locations throughout the distribution center. The role may require standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working in a non-climate-controlled environment. The operator may be assigned to other departments based on the needs of the department, facility, and company.

Requirements

Complete up to eight hours of training on power equipment.
Pass written and driving tests for power equipment certification.
Have excellent hand-eye coordination.
Be capable of operating steering, hand, and foot controls simultaneously.
Read and recognize applicable numbers and directives, including verbal and written safety rules, operating instructions, racking locations, and procedural documents.
Follow policies and procedures provided in writing or verbally.
Use basic math skills, including counting, addition, and subtraction, to support inventory and order-processing accuracy.
Perform duties independently and as part of a team, with minimal supervision or guidance.
Bend, lift, walk, push, pull freight, and stand for long periods; work in extreme temperatures at times.
Lift and stack cartons onto pallets and conveyors using proper lifting and operating procedures.
Safely use manually operated equipment such as pallet jacks, rolling conveyors, pick carts, totes, and hand trucks to transport items by pushing, pulling, lifting, or carrying.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of warehouse, distribution, logistics, or fulfillment experience; helpful but not required.
Experience working in an automated conveyor-based operation.
Stand-up power equipment experience.
Experience with computer- or barcode-driven inventory management systems.
Prior knowledge of WMS functions.
Skill using an RF scanner.

Responsibilities

Load and unload merchandise from trailers and departments while ensuring proper carton counts.
Shuttle, retrieve, and deliver pallets to designated areas according to pick lists.
Transport empty pallets to designated areas.
Scan merchandise into locations using an RF gun.
Ensure merchandise does not overhang and that goods are not broken or damaged.
Occasionally shrink-wrap cartons.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Communicate problems and concerns to the Lead and/or Area Manager.
Maintain an accurate power equipment log.
Remain attentive to pedestrian and equipment traffic.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Move to other departments based on the needs of the department, facility, and company.