Equipment Operator - 2nd. Shift

NXTPoint Logistics•Baltimore, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

NXTPoint Logistics is hiring an Equipment Operator to safely and efficiently operate a forklift or other powered material handling equipment (MHE) to move and stack merchandise. The role covers warehouse activities including shipping, receiving, inventory, product repackaging, palletizing, and equipment operation. The listed pay is $19.00 per hour. The operator handles inbound and outbound product, maintains accurate inventory and shipment records, and supports order preparation and fulfillment. The role may also include light assembly, labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, repacking, and record storage. The employee works independently within departmental guidelines, follows safety procedures, and may supervise the training, development, appraisal, and work assignments of Material Handlers and temporary personnel when applicable. Work takes place in indoor and outdoor shop environments with adequate ventilation. Conditions may include vibration, loud noise, awkward or confined workspaces, inadequate illumination, work above ground level, and frequent lifting and carrying. The role requires regular physical activity, including standing and walking for extended periods, lifting or moving up to 50 pounds unassisted, and carrying and climbing a ladder.

Requirements

High school or G.E.D. degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least three years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certified license for powered material handling equipment.
Ability to read and interpret business and professional publications, technical procedures, and governmental regulations; write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information and respond to questions.
Ability to apply practical mathematical concepts, including fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, and basic arithmetic, and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions; define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw conclusions, and solve practical problems with limited standardization.
Ability to learn and use software such as move management, timekeeping, HRIS, and other systems used for job duties.
Ability to use an RF scanner.
Ability to prioritize changing needs, multitask, organize workflow, meet deadlines, and manage daily responsibilities.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Ability to carry and climb a ladder and stand or walk for extended periods, including at least two hours straight, four times during an eight-hour day.
Ability to frequently twist, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level, crouch, and use hands and feet simultaneously for repetitive movements.
Manual dexterity to reach for and handle items, work with fingers, and perceive attributes of objects and materials.
Required vision capabilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Operate powered material handling equipment safely and efficiently, following prescribed work methods, OSHA standards, and daily inspection and maintenance requirements.
Load, unload, move, stack, and stage products and materials using powered MHE and its lifting attachments.
Unload inbound shipments and move products to storage locations.
Stack and store merchandise in appropriate areas.
Pull and prepare products for shipment, verifying the exact quantity and type being shipped.
Move products from staging or storage areas into rail cars, trailers, or containers.
Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and undamaged.
Pick and pack orders, perform light assembly, and handle record storage.
Label, sort, wrap, pack, and repack products as needed.
Maintain appropriate records and reports to support inventory control and security.
Assist with physical inventories and ensure proper stock rotation.
Carry out customers’ special requests and investigate problems or discrepancies.
Coordinate as necessary with other departments and functions.
Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
Comply with safety policies, practices, and procedures and report unsafe activities to a supervisor.
Contribute to team and departmental goals and provide leadership through example and sharing knowledge and skills.
Supervise training, development, appraisal, and work assignments of Material Handlers and/or temporary personnel, if applicable.