Equipment Operator - 1st. Shift

The Suddath Companies•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

This position safely and efficiently operates forklifts and other powered material handling equipment (MHE) to move and stack merchandise. Work covers warehouse operations including shipping, receiving, inventory, product repackaging, palletizing, and equipment operation. The role may also supervise the training, development, appraisal, and work assignments of Material Handlers and/or temporary personnel, if applicable. The position works with general direction and exercises independent judgment within division or department policy guidelines. The work takes place in indoor shop and outdoor environments with adequate ventilation. Conditions may include vibration, loud noise, awkward or confined workspaces, inadequate lighting, and work above ground level where falling is possible. The employee must regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds unassisted, carry and climb a ladder, and stand or walk for extended periods. The role requires frequent reaching, twisting, stooping, squatting, crouching, and repetitive or simultaneous use of hands and feet. Suddath describes itself as an inclusive, growing, financially stable company with more than 100 years of history, providing relocation and logistics services worldwide. The company states that it provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment.

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 business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations; write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information and respond to questions.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to understand written, oral, or diagrammed instructions, define problems, gather data, establish facts, draw conclusions, and solve practical problems.
Ability to learn and use software applications such as move management, timekeeping, HRIS, and other systems used in the job; familiarity with RF scanners is specified.
Ability to prioritize and reprioritize, multitask, organize workflow, meet deadlines, and manage daily responsibilities.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds unassisted, carry and climb a ladder, stand and walk for extended periods, and perform the described physical activities.
Required visual abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, as well as ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Operate powered material handling equipment safely and efficiently, following prescribed work methods and OSHA standards; perform daily inspections and maintenance.
Load, unload, move, stack, and stage products and materials using powered MHE and its lifting devices.
Move inbound shipments safely to storage locations and stack merchandise in appropriate areas.
Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the correct type and quantity are loaded and shipped.
Move products from staging or storage areas into rail cars, trailers, or containers.
Verify inbound and outbound shipments for accuracy and damage.
Pick and pack orders, perform light assembly, and handle record storage.
Label, sort, wrap, pack, and repackage products as needed.
Maintain 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 as needed with other departments and functions.
Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area; comply with safety policies and report unsafe activities to a supervisor.
Participate in team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals, and provide leadership by example and by sharing knowledge and skills.
If applicable, supervise the training, development, appraisal, and work assignments of Material Handlers and/or temporary personnel.