Equipment Operator - 1st. Shift

NXTPoint Logistics•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The Equipment Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating forklifts and other powered material handling equipment (MHE) to move and stack merchandise. The role covers warehouse operations including shipping, receiving, inventory, product repackaging, palletizing, and equipment operation. The operator follows prescribed work methods and OSHA standards, including daily equipment inspections and maintenance, and helps maintain inventory control, shipment accuracy, and a clean, orderly work area. The position may also involve supervising the training, development, appraisal, and work assignments of Material Handlers or temporary personnel, if applicable. The work takes place in indoor and outdoor shop environments with adequate ventilation. Conditions may include vibration, loud noise, awkward or confined workspaces, poor lighting, and working above ground level where a fall is possible. The job requires frequent lifting and carrying, including moving up to 50 pounds unassisted, and sustained standing and walking. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and to present information and respond to questions from groups, managers, clients, customers, and the public.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions; perform arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; compute rates and percentages; and 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 use software applications such as move management, timekeeping, HRIS, and other work-related systems, and to use an RF scanner.
Ability to prioritize changing tasks, multitask, organize workflow, meet deadlines, and manage daily responsibilities.
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 during an eight-hour day.
Ability to frequently twist, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level, and crouch; use hands and feet simultaneously and repetitively; and perform the listed job activities.
Manual dexterity sufficient to reach for and handle items, work with fingers, and perceive attributes of objects and materials.
Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Operate forklifts and other powered material handling equipment safely and efficiently, following prescribed methods and OSHA standards; perform daily inspections and maintenance.
Load, unload, move, stack, and stage products and materials using powered MHE and appropriate lifting attachments.
Move inbound product safely to storage locations and stack merchandise in designated areas.
Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the correct quantity and type are loaded and 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 required, and record storage.
Label, sort, wrap, pack, and repackage 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 provide leadership by example and sharing knowledge and skills.
If applicable, supervise the training, development, appraisal, and work assignments of Material Handlers and/or temporary personnel.