URBN General Equipment Operator

Urban Outfitters • Kansas City, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

An Equipment Operator is responsible for fulfilling warehouse orders using powered industrial trucks (PIT), such as forklifts, order pickers, or pallet drivers. The role may also support the team on the warehouse floor to help process customer orders efficiently. Equipment Operators are expected to be enthusiastic team players with strong organizational and communication skills and a positive attitude.

The position prioritizes safe and compliant work practices, accurate execution of instructions, and productivity and quality standards. Operators use department-specific technology to track product locations and maintain a neat, clean, and organized work area. Other duties may be assigned by operational leadership.

The role involves considerable standing and walking, a range of movements such as climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and handling freight and other objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Operators must safely use warehouse equipment required for the position.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Comprehend and follow work instructions to meet productivity and quality standards.
• Be able to operate department-specific technology, such as RF scanners, desktop computers, and touchscreens.
• Maintain acceptable attendance and be able to work overtime as required.
• Be able to stand and walk considerable distances throughout a shift.
• Be able to climb, balance, kneel, crouch, or crawl for extended periods.
• Be able to reach, pull, push, and lift freight and other objects of varying shapes and sizes weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Safely operate warehouse equipment required for the position; operation requires coordinated movements.

Nice To Haves

• High school degree or GED.
• Warehousing or manufacturing experience.
• Forklift or heavy machinery experience.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety and compliance while performing job duties and operating warehouse equipment.
• Work respectfully in a team environment and independently as needed.
• Handle multiple tasks and follow work instructions to meet productivity and quality standards.
• Use department-specific technology, including RF scanners, desktop computers, and touchscreens, to track product locations and execute job tasks.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and organized work area.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by operational leadership.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Employee discounts.
• Retirement savings.
• Scheduled wage increases at 6 months and at 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 years of tenure for designated roles through the Step Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed