Equipment Operator - 3rd Shift

The Suddath Companies•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The Equipment Operator safely and efficiently operates forklifts and other powered material handling equipment (MHE) to move and stack merchandise. The position covers warehousing activities including shipping, receiving, inventorying, product repackaging, palletizing, and equipment operation. The employee follows prescribed work methods and OSHA standards, conducts daily equipment inspections and maintenance, and maintains accurate inventory and shipment records. The role may also supervise the training, development, appraisal, and work assignments of Material Handlers and/or temporary personnel, if applicable.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, plus 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 business and technical materials and governmental regulations; write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information and respond to questions.
Ability to apply arithmetic concepts including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions, and to interpret bar graphs.
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions; define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw conclusions, and solve practical problems.
Ability to learn and effectively use job-related software applications, including move management, timekeeping, HRIS, and other systems; familiarity with RF scanners is noted.
Ability to prioritize, reprioritize, multitask, and organize workflow to manage 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 (at least two hours straight, four times in an eight-hour day).
Ability to frequently twist, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level, crouch, and use hands and feet simultaneously for repetitive movements.
Manual dexterity to reach for and handle items, work with fingers, and perceive attributes of objects and materials.
Visual abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to perform the described essential duties, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Safely operate and inspect forklifts and other powered material handling equipment, following prescribed work methods and OSHA standards; perform daily maintenance.
Load, unload, move, stack, and stage products and materials using powered MHE and its attachments.
Move inbound products to storage locations and stack merchandise in designated areas.
Pull and prepare orders for shipment, ensuring the correct products and quantities 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, pack, and assemble products, including light mechanical or electrical components; perform record storage as needed.
Label, sort, wrap, pack, and repackage products as needed.
Maintain inventory-control and security records and reports, 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 and procedures, report unsafe activities, and contribute to team and company goals.
Provide leadership through example and sharing knowledge and skills; supervise Material Handlers and/or temporary personnel when applicable.
Prioritize and reorganize work as needs change, multitask, and meet deadlines.