Equipment Operator Warehouse III

SanMar • Ashland, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At SanMar, the work you do makes a difference. Address: 10462 Hickory Hill Road Ashland, VA 23005 Shift: Various What's the Short Version? The Warehouse Associate III follows internal procedures to unload/load incoming and outgoing trailers. While unloading, this role sorts, palletizes and moves product using powered equipment. This role uses a Radio Frequency (RF) unit in combination with Internal Operating systems to track product and perform departmental error resolution functions within High Jump. What Will You Be Doing? Unload/load incoming and outgoing trailers, operating powered lift equipment to move product and materials as needed. Prepare orders by processing requests and supply orders; pulling materials; packing boxes; placing orders in delivery area. Generate reports to acquire data as needed to support error resolution functions in the receiving process. Support other functions of the Distribution Center as needed, including error resolution, inventory audits, customer service, and invoicing and tagging shipments. Responsible for checking out equipment and returning in same condition on a daily basis. Inspects assigned equipment daily at start of shift. Maintain safe, secure, and healthy warehouse environment by adhering to organization standards and policies, and to legal regulations; alerting others regarding potential concerns.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Preferred
• 4-6 years experience in a warehouse environment; loading and unloading trailers.
• 1-3 years experience operating a forklift or heavy equipment
• Complete and maintain SanMar’s Lift Operator Certification in compliance with OSHA guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to follow directions and change priorities or job duties as business needs require; rotate to other production functions as needed.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to learn Internal Operating System and operate Radio Frequency (RF) unit.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume environment while meeting deadlines.
• Able to work both independently and within a team.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Comprehend verbal and written instructions.
• Mandatory overtime as required, which may include weekends.

Responsibilities

• Unload/load incoming and outgoing trailers, operating powered lift equipment to move product and materials as needed.
• Prepare orders by processing requests and supply orders; pulling materials; packing boxes; placing orders in delivery area.
• Generate reports to acquire data as needed to support error resolution functions in the receiving process.
• Support other functions of the Distribution Center as needed, including error resolution, inventory audits, customer service, and invoicing and tagging shipments.
• Responsible for checking out equipment and returning in same condition on a daily basis.
• Inspects assigned equipment daily at start of shift.
• Maintain safe, secure, and healthy warehouse environment by adhering to organization standards and policies, and to legal regulations; alerting others regarding potential concerns.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: You`ll accrue paid time off on a weekly basis based on hours worked up to 112 hours per year to start. Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.
• Additional Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle
• Life insurance
• Short/long-term disability coverage
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees