PIV WHSE WKND/Equipment Operator
About The Position
This position safely and efficiently operates a forklift or other powered material handling equipment (MHE) to move, stack, or pick/pull merchandise. Depending on operational needs, the role may cover all phases of warehousing, including shipping, receiving, inventorying, product repackaging, palletizing, and forklift operation. The position follows prescribed work methods and OSHA standards and includes daily equipment inspection and maintenance. The work takes place in a warehouse environment with vibration, potentially poorly illuminated or awkward and confined workspaces, seasonal temperature variations, and some exposure to outside weather. Employees may work above ground level where a fall is possible and will encounter typical loud noises. 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 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 in accordance with 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 and its lifting devices.
- Unload inbound shipments safely 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 picking and packing, light assembly, labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking as needed.
- Maintain appropriate records and reports to support inventory control and security measures.
- Assist with physical inventories as needed.
Benefits
- Fully climate-controlled environment
- Onsite employee cafeteria
- Free access to the onsite fitness center
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
