Equipment Operator

Kubota Tractor Corporation•Groveport, OH

57d•Onsite

About The Position

Equipment Operators are responsible for assisting Parts shipping, receiving and put-away activities in Kubota warehouses through use of stock chasers, forklifts, reach trucks and order pickers. The Equipment Operator is responsible for operation of such equipment 80% of their working time.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Willingness to work any shifts (days or nights, weekends).
Certified to operate a forklift, reach truck, order picker as required according to OSHA standards.
Good language and reading skills; basic computer skills required.
High degree of attention required to prevent injury to others and promote a safe work environment.
Follow instructions for operating assigned equipment and keeping required records.
Ability to execute assignments in an accurate, timely and safe manner.
May be required to use RF scanner.
Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
Regularly sitting or standing on a powered industrial truck.
Frequently lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to adjust body position to bend, stoop, stand, walk, turn, pivot and stand for long periods of time.
A good sense of balance with the ability to work at heights up to 30 feet.
Good eye-hand-foot coordination
Ability to assess weights and judge distances and heights.
Ability to work in varying temperatures depending upon the season both indoors and out.
Ability to wear various PPE including fall protection harnesses and seat belt restraints.
Flatbed trailers require extensive knowledge of crate size, weight distribution and height requirements. Must have the ability to climb on load which could be as high as 13 feet 6 inches.
OSHA safety requirements
Forklift Safety requirements
Operate forklifts
Work in a fast pace OSHA environment while operating equipment safely
Must be able to fulfill all delivery orders every shift
Must be able to solve delivery concerns on inbound/outbound freight
Work independently on filling orders and mentors new forklift operators

Responsibilities

Obtains copy of shipping orders/put away orders and transports material or equipment to and from designated areas within the facility.
Moves goods packed on pallets or in crates around the storage facility.
Loads and unloads various carriers of Kubota parts and equipment.
Stacks goods in correct storage bays, following inventory control instructions.
Checks to ensure that trucks are properly loaded and materials and equipment are secure.
Stacks empty pallets.
Performs daily equipment checks such as recharging the truck's battery and lubricating equipment.
Removes machine attachments and waste material from machines.
Examines products to verify conformance to quality standards.
May assist with warehouse maintenance activities including waste materials into appropriate bins for disposal.
Other duties as assigned by management.