Equipment Operator - 1st. Shift

NXTPoint Logistics•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The Equipment Operator safely and efficiently operates forklifts and other powered material handling equipment to move and stack merchandise. The role supports warehouse operations across shipping, receiving, inventory, product repackaging, palletizing, and equipment operation. It includes handling and staging inbound and outbound goods, preparing products for shipment, maintaining accurate inventory records, and keeping the work area orderly. The position may also provide leadership by training, developing, appraising, and assigning work to Material Handlers or temporary personnel, if applicable. The work takes place in indoor and outdoor shop environments and may involve vibration, loud noise, awkward or confined spaces, inadequate lighting, work above ground level, and frequent lifting and carrying. The employee must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds unassisted and perform frequent standing, walking, climbing, reaching, bending, and other physical activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, 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, analyze, and interpret business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals and present information effectively.
Ability to apply arithmetic concepts including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions, and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions; define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw conclusions, and solve practical problems.
Ability to learn and effectively use software applications such as move management, timekeeping, HRIS, and other systems used in the role.
Ability to use an RF scanner.
Ability to prioritize and reprioritize, multitask, organize workflow, meet deadlines, and manage daily responsibilities.
Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Ability to carry and climb a ladder and to stand and 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 sufficient to reach and handle items, work with fingers, and perceive attributes of objects and materials.
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 and OSHA standards, and perform daily inspection and maintenance.
Load, unload, move, stack, and stage products and materials using powered equipment and its lifting attachments.
Unload inbound shipments safely and move products to storage locations.
Stack and store merchandise in appropriate areas.
Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the correct quantity and type are loaded and shipped.
Move products from staging or storage areas into rail cars, trailers, or containers.
Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
Pick and pack orders, assemble products in less-than-full-case quantities, perform light assembly with hand tools as needed, 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 with other departments and functions as necessary.
Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
Comply with safety policies, practices, and procedures, and report unsafe activities to a supervisor.
Participate in team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
Provide leadership through example and sharing knowledge and skills.
If applicable, supervise the training, development, appraisal, and work assignments of Material Handlers and temporary personnel.