Equipment Operator

SanMar • Avondale, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator safely and efficiently locates product using a radio frequency (RF) unit, manually pulls product from locations, and transports it to various departments or locations. The role processes a portion of customer orders throughout the production day and restocks product into bins. The operator uses powered lift equipment to handle product and materials and follows equipment-care and safety procedures, including maintaining SanMar Lift Operator Certification in compliance with OSHA guidelines every three years.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of lift operator experience.
• Ability to read, write, and identify colors, sizes, quantities, labels, and SKU information.
• Basic math skills for counting and determining quantities.
• Ability to follow directions and change priorities or job duties as business needs require.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to comprehend verbal and written instructions.
• Basic English literacy for operating machines and completing necessary daily paperwork.
• Essential days or overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered lift equipment to move product and materials as assigned, using an RF unit to scan product movement and identify locations.
• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product.
• Restock, pick, and pack product for customer orders.
• Inspect assigned equipment at the start of each shift, check it out, and return it in the same condition daily.
• Follow procedures for proper equipment care and use, including care of keys.
• Adhere to safety requirements and guidelines.
• Complete and maintain SanMar's Lift Operator Certification in compliance with OSHA guidelines every three years.
• Rotate to other production functions as needed.

Benefits

• Paid time off accrued weekly based on hours worked, up to 112 hours per year to start.
• Eight paid holidays and one paid family day off.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 4% of earnings, matched and vested at every pay cycle.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED