Equipment Operator/Cherry Picker

The Suddath Companies • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

This position safely and efficiently operates a forklift or other powered material handling equipment (MHE) to move, stack, or pick/pull merchandise. Duties may cover all phases of warehousing depending on business needs, including shipping, receiving, inventorying, product repackaging, palletizing, and forklift operation. The role follows prescribed work methods and OSHA standards and includes equipment inspection and maintenance, accurate handling of inbound and outbound shipments, and maintaining inventory records. The work takes place in warehouse conditions, with exposure to vibration, awkward or confined workspaces, varying seasonal temperatures and outside weather, elevated work areas, and typical loud noise. Physical duties include frequent standing, walking, lifting, climbing, bending, reaching, and repetitive use of hands and feet.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of verifiable work experience within the prior 36 months operating material handling equipment required for the role, such as a sit-down or stand-up forklift, reach truck, or cherry/order picker.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to carry and climb a ladder.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, including at least 2 hours straight, four times in an 8-hour day.
• Ability to twist, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level, and crouch frequently.
• Ability to use hands and feet simultaneously and perform repetitive movements.

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with prescribed work methods and OSHA standards, including daily inspection and maintenance.
• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage products and materials using powered material handling equipment and appropriate lifting devices.
• Unload inbound shipments and move products to storage locations.
• Stack and store merchandise in appropriate areas.
• Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring accuracy for loading and shipping.
• Move products from staging or storage areas into trailers or containers.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
• Perform pick-and-pack, light assembly, labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking as needed.
• Maintain appropriate records and reports to support inventory control and security measures.
• Assist with physical inventories as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive wage and comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Weekly pay for hourly-paid employees; biweekly pay for salaried employees.
• Paid time off and paid company holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement plan supporting continued education and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed