Distribution Center Powered Industrial Truck Operator

Genuine Parts Company•Payson, UT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

NAPA Auto Parts is seeking a skilled and energetic Warehouse Equipment Operator to join its team. The role involves receiving, replenishing, picking, and loading products, while operating powered industrial equipment safely and efficiently. The operator maintains equipment and materials in an orderly condition, performs daily equipment inspections, and follows prescribed work methods and OSHA standards. The position includes unloading inbound shipments and placing product into appropriate storage locations; preparing accurate orders for shipment; moving staged or stored products into trailers or containers; checking shipments for accuracy and damage; maintaining inventory records, assisting with physical inventories, and rotating stock; and keeping the warehouse clean and secure. The employee must support and comply with the company’s safety program, policies, and initiatives. Job standards may change as equipment, materials, and procedures change. The job is performed in a warehouse with industrial noise, bright overhead lighting, and varying temperatures due to limited climate control. Employees work around moving equipment and mechanical operations and must stay alert to audible and visual safety signals. The role requires standing and walking throughout the shift and the physical capacity to lift and carry items, push and pull equipment or loads, bend and reach, climb, operate warehouse equipment, and perform repetitive tasks. Long hours, weekends, or overtime may occur during peak periods.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
Stamina to stand and walk for the entire work shift.
Ability to speak clearly and listen attentively.
Ability to recognize and distinguish letters and numbers visually and orally and remember their sequence.
Good basic math skills and the ability to identify numeric and alphanumeric sequences accurately and rapidly.
Basic computer usage skills.
Ability to lift and carry objects typically weighing 25 to 50 pounds or more, depending on duties.
Ability to push and pull carts, pallet jacks, or other equipment loaded with materials, including heavy loads over distances or ramps.
Ability to bend, stoop, squat, reach, and climb ladders or stairs, including working at heights such as open-floor mezzanines while following safety protocols.
Ability to perform repetitive tasks and maintain productivity safely in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to remain alert to warehouse hazards and follow safety protocols.

Nice To Haves

Six months of prior work experience.
Prior experience operating powered industrial equipment.
Proficiency operating warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and order pickers; certification or training may be required depending on equipment and role.

Responsibilities

Load, unload, move, stack, and stage products and materials using powered equipment.
Maintain equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly condition; inspect assigned equipment daily.
Operate equipment safely and efficiently while following prescribed work methods and OSHA standards.
Unload inbound shipments safely and move products to appropriate storage locations; stack and store products efficiently.
Pick and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the correct quantities and product types are ready.
Move products from staging or storage areas into trailers or containers.
Verify inbound and outbound shipments for accuracy and damage, and report quality variances.
Maintain inventory records and reports, assist with physical inventories, and ensure proper stock rotation.
Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area and assist with warehouse security.
Comply with OSHA and other applicable standards and report issues and problems to management.
Support and abide by the company safety program and all safety initiatives, policies, and procedures.
Meet job standards, which may change as equipment, materials, and procedures change.