Equipment Operator - 3rd Shift

NXTPoint Logistics•Jacksonville, FL

13h

About The Position

The Equipment Operator safely and efficiently operates forklifts and other powered material handling equipment (MHE) to move and stack merchandise. The role covers warehouse activities including shipping, receiving, inventory, product repackaging, palletizing, and equipment operation. The position may also supervise the training, development, appraisal, and work assignments of Material Handlers and/or temporary personnel, if applicable. The work takes place in indoor and outdoor shop environments with adequate ventilation. Conditions may include vibration, loud noise, inadequate lighting, awkward or confined workspaces, and work above ground level where a fall is possible. The role involves frequent lifting and carrying, including regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds unassisted, and requires the ability to carry and climb a ladder and to stand and walk 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 general business and technical materials, procedures, and regulations; write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information effectively.
Ability to apply basic arithmetic, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagram-based instructions, define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw conclusions, and solve practical problems with limited standardization.
Ability to learn and use software applications such as move management, timekeeping, HRIS, and other systems used in the job.
Ability to use an RF scanner.
Ability to prioritize and reprioritize, multitask, organize workflow, manage daily responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
Ability to 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 at a time four times during an eight-hour day.
Ability to frequently twist, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level, crouch, use hands and feet simultaneously, and perform repetitive movements.
Manual dexterity to reach for 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 equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with work methods and OSHA standards, including daily inspection and maintenance.
Load, unload, move, stack, and stage products and materials using powered MHE and applicable lifting devices.
Safely unload inbound shipments and move products to storage locations.
Stack and store merchandise in appropriate areas.
Pull and prepare products for shipment, verifying the exact number and type of products being shipped.
Move products from staging or storage areas 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 using hand tools when needed, and handle record storage.
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 as necessary.
Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
Comply with safety policies, practices, and procedures, and report unsafe activities to a supervisor.
Participate in team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals and share knowledge and skills with others.
If applicable, supervise the training, development, appraisal, and work assignments of Material Handlers and/or temporary personnel.