Equipment Operator

Kubota•Edgerton, KS

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Equipment Operators assist with parts and wholegoods shipping, receiving, and put-away activities in Kubota warehouses and distribution centers. The role primarily involves operating forklifts, reach trucks, and order pickers, which account for approximately 80% of working time. Operators transport materials and equipment within the facility, load and unload carriers, organize inventory, and perform equipment checks. The position also involves supporting warehouse maintenance and meeting applicable safety, quality, and company requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Willingness to work any shift, including days or nights and weekends.
Certification to operate a forklift, reach truck, and order picker as required by OSHA standards.
Good language and reading skills and basic computer skills.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
Strong attention to detail to help prevent injuries and promote a safe work environment.
Ability to complete assignments accurately, timely, and safely.
Knowledge of OSHA and forklift safety requirements.
Ability to operate forklifts and work safely in a fast-paced OSHA-regulated environment.
Ability to regularly sit on a powered industrial truck and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to bend, stoop, stand, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for extended periods.
Good balance and ability to work at heights up to 30 feet.
Good eye-hand-foot coordination and ability to assess weights and judge distances and heights.
Ability to work in varying indoor and outdoor temperatures depending on the season.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including fall-protection harnesses and seat-belt restraints.
For flatbed trailer work, extensive knowledge of crate size, weight distribution, and height requirements, and ability to climb onto loads as high as 13 feet 6 inches.

Nice To Haves

Ability to use an RF scanner may be required.

Responsibilities

Obtain shipping or put-away orders and transport materials or equipment to and from designated facility areas.
Move palletized or crated goods around the storage facility.
Load and unload carriers transporting Kubota parts and equipment, potentially operating tractors, excavators, RTVs, and other equipment.
Stack goods in designated storage bays in accordance with inventory control instructions.
Check that trucks are properly loaded and that materials and equipment are secure.
Stack empty pallets.
Perform daily equipment checks, including recharging truck batteries and lubricating equipment.
Remove machine attachments and waste materials from machines.
Examine products to verify they meet quality standards.
Assist with warehouse maintenance, including sorting waste materials into appropriate disposal bins.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Follow instructions for operating assigned equipment and maintaining required records.
Fulfill delivery orders each shift, address inbound and outbound freight concerns, and, at the expert competency level, work independently on order fulfillment and mentor new forklift operators.