Equipment Operator - 3rd. Shift

NXTPoint Logistics•Baltimore, MD

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating forklifts and other powered material handling equipment to move and stack merchandise. The role covers warehouse activities including shipping, receiving, inventory, product repackaging, palletizing, and equipment operation. The operator handles inbound and outbound products, maintains accurate inventory and shipment records, supports order preparation, and keeps the work area orderly. The position may also provide leadership and supervise training, development, appraisal, and work assignments for Material Handlers and temporary personnel, if applicable. The work takes place in indoor shop and outdoor environments with adequate ventilation. Conditions may include vibration, loud noise, awkward or confined workspaces, inadequate lighting, and work above ground level where a fall is possible. The role requires frequent lifting and carrying, including lifting or moving up to 50 pounds unassisted, carrying and climbing a ladder, and standing or walking for extended periods.

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 and interpret business and technical materials, governmental regulations, and procedures; write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals; and communicate information effectively.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions; define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and solve practical problems.
Ability to learn and effectively use software applications for move management, timekeeping, HRIS, and other job-related systems.
Ability to use an RF scanner.
Ability to prioritize changing needs, multitask, organize workflow, meet deadlines, and reprioritize work.
Ability to regularly stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear as required by the job.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted, carry and climb a ladder, and stand or walk for extended periods, including at least two hours straight four times during an eight-hour day.
Ability to twist, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level, crouch frequently, and use hands and feet simultaneously for repetitive movements.
Manual dexterity to reach and handle items, work with fingers, and perceive attributes of objects and materials.
Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Operate powered material handling equipment safely and efficiently, follow prescribed work methods and OSHA standards, and perform daily inspections and maintenance.
Load, unload, move, stack, and stage products and materials using powered material handling equipment and its lifting attachments.
Unload inbound shipments and move products to storage locations.
Stack and store merchandise in appropriate areas.
Pull and prepare products for shipment, verifying that the correct types and quantities are loaded.
Move products from staging or storage areas into rail cars, trailers, and 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 record storage.
Label, sort, wrap, pack, and repack products as needed.
Maintain 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.
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.
If applicable, supervise the training, development, appraisal, and work assignments of Material Handlers and temporary personnel.