Equipment Operator - 1st. Shift

Suddath Companies•Baltimore, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating forklifts and other powered material handling equipment (MHE) to move, stack, and pick or pull merchandise. The role supports warehouse operations as needed, including shipping, receiving, inventorying, product repackaging, palletizing, and forklift operation. Employees follow prescribed work methods and OSHA standards, inspect and maintain equipment daily, and help ensure inventory accuracy and shipment security. The position involves warehouse conditions, noise, vibration, varying seasonal temperatures, outdoor weather exposure, awkward or confined workspaces, and work above ground level where a fall may be possible.

Requirements

At least 6 months of verifiable work experience within the prior 36 months operating material handling equipment required for the role, such as a sit-down or stand-up forklift, reach truck, or cherry/order picker.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Ability to carry and climb a ladder.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, including at least 2 hours continuously, four times during an 8-hour day.
Ability to frequently twist, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level, and crouch.
Ability to use hands and feet simultaneously and perform repetitive movements.

Responsibilities

Operate 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 its lifting devices.
Unload inbound shipments safely and move products to storage locations.
Stack and store merchandise in appropriate areas.
Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring accuracy for loading and shipments.
Move products from staging or storage areas into trailers or containers.
Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
Perform pick-and-pack, light assembly, labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking as needed.
Maintain appropriate records and reports for inventory control and security.
Assist with physical inventories as needed.