Equipment Operator

NXTPoint Logistics•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Equipment Operator safely and efficiently operates forklifts and other powered material handling equipment (MHE) to move and stack merchandise. The role covers warehouse operations including shipping, receiving, inventory, product repackaging, palletizing, and equipment operation. The operator follows prescribed work methods and OSHA standards, performs daily equipment inspections and maintenance, and helps ensure accurate, secure, and damage-free handling of inbound and outbound shipments. The position may include providing leadership and training to Material Handlers and temporary personnel, when applicable. Work is performed with general direction and considerable independence within division or department policy guidelines. The role works in indoor and outdoor shop environments with adequate ventilation and may involve vibration, poor lighting, confined or awkward spaces, work above ground level, frequent lifting and carrying, and typical loud noises.

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 periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations; write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information and respond to questions.
Ability to apply mathematical concepts including fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, and basic arithmetic, and to interpret bar graphs.
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions; define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and solve practical problems where standardization is limited.
Ability to learn and use software applications such as move management, timekeeping, HRIS, and other systems used for job duties; use RF scanners.
Ability to prioritize and reprioritize, multitask, organize workflow, meet deadlines, and manage daily responsibilities.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance; carry and climb a ladder; and 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 perform repetitive movements using hands and feet simultaneously.
Sufficient manual dexterity to reach and handle items, work with fingers, and perceive attributes of objects and materials.
Required vision capabilities include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including standing, walking, sitting, handling or feeling, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and talking or hearing.

Responsibilities

Operate powered material handling equipment safely and efficiently, following prescribed methods and OSHA standards, and conduct daily inspections and maintenance.
Load, unload, move, stack, and stage products and materials using forklifts and other powered equipment with appropriate lifting devices.
Unload inbound shipments and move products to storage locations; stack and store merchandise in designated areas.
Pull and prepare products for shipment, verify the exact quantity and type, and move staged or stored products into rail cars, trailers, or containers.
Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
Pick and pack orders, perform light assembly, and manage record storage.
Label, sort, wrap, pack, and repackage 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, and maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
Comply with safety policies and procedures and report unsafe activities to a supervisor.
Participate in team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals, and provide leadership through example and sharing knowledge and skills.
When applicable, supervise training, development, appraisal, and work assignments of Material Handlers and temporary personnel.