Equipment Operator - 2nd. Shift

NXTPoint Logistics•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

This position safely and efficiently operates forklifts and other powered material handling equipment (MHE) to move and stack merchandise. Work covers warehousing activities including shipping, receiving, inventorying, product repackaging, palletizing, and equipment operation. The role also provides leadership through example and may supervise training, development, appraisal, and work assignments of Material Handlers and/or temporary personnel, if applicable. The position works in indoor and outdoor shop environments with adequate ventilation. Conditions may include vibration, poor lighting, awkward or confined workspaces, work above ground level where falling is possible, and loud noise. The employee must regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and be able to carry and climb a ladder. Extended periods of standing and walking, frequent twisting, stooping, squatting, reaching above shoulder level, and crouching are required.

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 general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and to present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the public.
Ability to apply practical mathematical concepts, including fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, and calculations with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; ability 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 in situations with limited standardization.
Ability to learn and effectively use software applications such as move management, timekeeping, HRIS, and other systems used for job duties; use of an RF scanner.
Ability to prioritize and reprioritize as needs change, multitask, organize workflow, meet deadlines, and prioritize work.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted, carry and climb a ladder, and stand and walk for extended periods, including at least two hours at a time 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 vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Operate powered material handling equipment safely and efficiently, following prescribed work methods and OSHA standards, including daily inspection and maintenance.
Load, unload, move, stack, and stage products and materials using powered MHE and its lifting devices or attachments.
Unload inbound shipments 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 lots, 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.
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/or temporary personnel.