Equipment Operator - 1st. Shift

NXTPoint Logistics•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

This position is responsible for safely and efficiently operating a forklift or other powered material handling equipment (MHE) to move, stack, or pick/pull merchandise. The role may cover all phases of warehousing, depending on business needs, including shipping, receiving, inventorying, product repackaging, palletizing, and forklift operation. The listed pay is $19.00 per hour. The work takes place in warehouse conditions and may involve vibration, poorly illuminated or awkward and confined workspaces, varying seasonal temperatures, outside weather conditions, work above ground level where falling is possible, and typical loud noises. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

At least 6 months of verifiable work experience within the prior 36 months operating material handling equipment required for the role, such as a sit-down or stand-up forklift, reach truck, or cherry/order picker.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Ability to carry and climb a ladder.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, including at least 2 hours continuously, four times during an 8-hour day.
Ability to frequently twist, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level, and crouch.
Ability to use hands and feet simultaneously and perform repetitive movements.

Responsibilities

Operate 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 material handling equipment with appropriate lifting devices.
Safely unload inbound shipments and move products to storage locations.
Stack and store merchandise in appropriate areas.
Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring accuracy for loading and shipments.
Move products from staging or storage areas into trailers or containers.
Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
Perform pick and pack, light assembly, labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking as needed.
Maintain records and reports to support inventory control and security measures.
Assist with physical inventories as needed.