Equipment Operator - Night/Continuous Shift JJV

The Suddath Companies • Jacksonville, FL

7d

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 all phases of warehousing, including shipping, receiving, inventorying, product repackaging, palletizing, and forklift operation. The operator follows prescribed work methods and OSHA standards, performs equipment inspections and maintenance, and helps maintain accurate inventory and secure, orderly work areas. The role works a continuous-operations rotating shift from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

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, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and to present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions; define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and solve practical problems in variable situations.
• Ability to learn and effectively use software applications such as move management, timekeeping, HRIS, and other systems used in the role; experience or ability to use an RF scanner.
• Ability to prioritize and reprioritize, multitask, organize workflow, manage daily responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to regularly stand, walk, sit, handle objects, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and talk or hear.
• Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds unassisted, carry and climb a ladder, and stand and walk for extended periods, including at least two hours continuously four times in an eight-hour day.
• Ability to twist, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level, and crouch frequently, and to use hands and feet simultaneously and repetitively.
• Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered 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 MHE and associated lifting devices.
• Unload inbound shipments and move products to storage locations; stack and store merchandise in appropriate areas.
• Pull and prepare products for shipment, confirming the correct quantity and type of product are loaded.
• Move products from staging or storage areas into rail cars, trailers, or containers.
• Verify inbound and outbound shipments for accuracy and damage; pick and pack orders, perform light assembly, and record storage as needed.
• Label, sort, wrap, pack, and repack products as needed.
• Maintain appropriate 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, and maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• Comply with safety policies, practices, and procedures; 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.

Benefits

• Competitive wage and comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Weekly pay for hourly-paid employees.
• Paid time off and paid company holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education and development.
• Fully climate-controlled facility.
• Onsite employee cafeteria.
• Free access to the onsite fitness center.

What This Job Offers

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