Equipment Operator

Kubota•Edgerton, KS

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Equipment Operators assist with Parts and Wholegoods shipping, receiving, and put-away activities in Kubota warehouses and distribution centers. They use various equipment, including stand-up and sit-down forklifts, stock chasers, and cherry pickers, and operate such equipment for approximately 80% of their working time. The role also involves handling and moving products, checking loads and product quality, performing equipment checks, and maintaining housekeeping standards. Duties are carried out in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and Company policies, procedures, and guidelines. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Willingness to work any shift, including days, nights, and/or weekends.
Certification to operate various equipment, including stand-up and sit-down forklifts, stock chasers, and/or cherry pickers, as required according to OSHA standards.
Knowledge, skill, and ability to safely manage loads of heavy equipment, tires, and/or pallets of parts.
Ability to use computer systems and/or an RF scanner to input and retrieve information.
Basic math and computer skills.
High degree of attention to prevent injury to others and promote a safe work environment.
Ability to follow and adhere to all policies and procedures.
Ability to execute assignments accurately, timely, and safely.
Effective oral and written communication skills, including conveying information clearly and concisely, listening, and communicating effectively with others.
Ability to read, write, and communicate fluently in English.
Ability to sit and/or stand regularly on powered equipment.
Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to bend, stoop, turn, pivot, walk, and/or stand for 8 or more hours.
Good sense of balance and coordination.
Ability to assess weights and judge distances and heights.
Ability to work at heights up to 30 feet.
Ability to work in varying temperatures, indoors and outdoors, depending on the season.
Ability to wear PPE, including fall-protection harnesses, seat-belt restraints, and gloves.

Responsibilities

Obtain orders and transport materials or equipment to and from designated areas within the facility.
Move goods packed on pallets or in crates.
Load and unload Kubota parts and equipment onto or into trailers or utility vehicles; this may require operating tractors, excavators, and/or RTVs.
Stack goods in the correct storage bays according to inventory control instructions.
Check that trucks are properly loaded and that materials and equipment are secure.
Stack empty pallets.
Perform daily equipment checks, such as recharging the truck’s battery.
Maintain housekeeping standards for equipment and throughout the shift.
Examine products to verify compliance with quality standards.
Follow applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.