Equipment Operator - Night/Continuous Shift JJV
About The Position
The Equipment Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating a forklift or other powered material handling equipment (MHE) to move and stack merchandise. The role covers warehouse operations including shipping, receiving, inventorying, product repackaging, palletizing, and forklift operation. Work takes place on a continuous-operations rotating shift from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The operator handles inbound and outbound products, prepares orders for shipment, maintains inventory accuracy and security, and follows prescribed work methods and OSHA standards. The position also involves maintaining a clean work area, coordinating with other departments, following safety procedures, and contributing to team and company goals. The work environment includes indoor and outdoor shop areas with adequate ventilation, exposure to vibration and loud noise, and potentially awkward or confined spaces. Work may take place above ground level where a fall is possible. The position requires frequent lifting and carrying, including moving loads up to 50 pounds without assistance, as well as extended periods of standing and walking.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, and 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, procedures, and regulations; write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information and respond to questions.
- 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 systems used for job duties.
- Ability to use an RF scanner.
- Ability to prioritize and reprioritize as needs change, multitask, organize workflow, manage daily responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance, carry and climb a ladder, and stand and walk for extended periods, including at least two hours continuously four times in an eight-hour day.
- Ability to frequently twist, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level, crouch, climb or balance, and perform repetitive movements using hands and feet simultaneously.
- Ability to meet the stated vision requirements: close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to perform the essential duties, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
Responsibilities
- Operate forklifts and other powered material handling equipment safely and efficiently, following prescribed work methods and OSHA standards, and perform daily equipment inspections and maintenance.
- Load, unload, move, stack, and stage products and materials using powered MHE and its lifting devices.
- Unload inbound shipments and move products to appropriate storage locations; stack and store merchandise efficiently.
- Pull and prepare products for shipment, verifying that the correct quantities and product types are loaded and shipped.
- Move products from staging or storage areas into rail cars, trailers, or containers.
- Verify that inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
- Pick and pack orders, assemble products in less-than-full-case lots, perform light assembly, and 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.
- Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
- Comply with safety policies, practices, and procedures; report unsafe activities to a supervisor.
- Participate in team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals and provide leadership through example and sharing knowledge and skills.
Benefits
- Fully climate-controlled facility environment.
- Onsite employee cafeteria.
- Free access to the onsite fitness center.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
