Equipment Operator - 2nd. Shift

Suddath Companies•Baltimore, MD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for safely and efficiently operating a forklift or other powered material handling equipment (MHE) to move and stack merchandise. The role covers warehouse operations including shipping, receiving, inventorying, product repackaging, palletizing, and forklift operation. The position is for the second shift and pays $19.00 per hour. The operator uses powered MHE to load, unload, move, stack, stage, and store merchandise, and helps prepare accurate, undamaged inbound and outbound shipments. Work also includes order picking and packing, light assembly, labeling, sorting, wrapping, repacking, record storage, inventory support, stock rotation, recordkeeping, and responding to customer requests or shipment discrepancies. The employee maintains an orderly work area, follows safety requirements, and may help supervise the training, development, appraisal, and work assignments of Material Handlers or temporary personnel, if applicable. The work takes place in outdoor and indoor shop environments with adequate ventilation. Conditions may include vibration, loud noise, awkward or confined work spaces, inadequate illumination, and work above ground level with a risk of falling. The job involves frequent lifting and carrying, including regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds unassisted; carrying and climbing a ladder; and standing or walking for extended periods. The employee must be able to perform frequent twisting, stooping, squatting, reaching above shoulder level, crouching, and repetitive hand and foot movements.

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, procedures, and regulations; write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information and respond to questions.
Ability to apply practical arithmetic concepts, including fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, and calculations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; interpret bar graphs.
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions, define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and solve practical problems with limited standardization.
Ability to learn and effectively use software applications such as move management, timekeeping, HRIS, and other systems used in the role; RF scanner use is referenced.
Ability to prioritize and reprioritize, multitask, organize workflow, manage daily responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
Ability to regularly 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 straight four times in an eight-hour day.
Ability to twist, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level, crouch frequently, and use hands and feet simultaneously for repetitive movements.
Sufficient manual dexterity to reach for and handle items, work with fingers, and perceive attributes of objects and materials.
Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Operate powered material handling equipment safely and efficiently, following work methods, OSHA standards, and daily inspection and maintenance procedures.
Load, unload, move, stack, and stage products and materials using MHE and its lifting devices.
Unload inbound shipments and move products to storage locations; stack and store merchandise in designated areas.
Pull and prepare products for shipment, verifying 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, assemble products in less-than-full-case quantities, perform light assembly, and handle 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 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/or temporary personnel.