Power Equipment Operator, Los Angeles - Part Time

Macy's•City of Industry, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Power Equipment Operator is part of Macy’s warehouse team, operating powered industrial trucks and other equipment to move merchandise safely and efficiently in furniture, bedding, and fulfillment warehouses. The role involves working in narrow aisles and at heights of up to 40 feet, using equipment such as stock pickers and reach trucks to pick, pull, put away, stack, and count merchandise. Operators also enter data with computers and handheld devices, follow safety procedures, report hazards and equipment issues, and collaborate with colleagues to support warehouse operations and customer orders. The position requires dependable attendance, flexibility to work various shifts, and the ability to communicate and follow written safety rules and employment policies in English. Colleagues may be cross-trained in other facility areas based on business needs. The job is part-time; Macy’s describes part-time schedules as typically 12–24 hours per week, with actual hours dependent on business needs and colleague availability.

Requirements

Previous power equipment experience is preferred but not required.
Flexible availability for days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, with regular and dependable attendance and punctuality.
Proficiency using computers and handheld technology.
Comfort working at heights on power equipment, raising oneself, equipment, and merchandise up to 40 feet.
Ability to understand and communicate effectively with customers, coworkers, and supervisors.
Ability to read and understand employment policies and safety rules and procedures in English.
Ability to work collaboratively and switch between multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Openness to cross-training in other facility areas based on business needs.
Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 75 pounds.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, up to 12 hours excluding breaks, and perform lifting, repetitive movement, reaching above eye level, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders.
Close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Ability to use, hear, and see safety and emergency alarms and Power Industrial Truck warning devices.

Nice To Haves

Previous power equipment experience.

Responsibilities

Operate powered industrial trucks, including stock pickers and reach trucks, at heights up to 40 feet.
Use power equipment in narrow aisles to pick, pull, put away, stack, and count merchandise to required standards.
Accurately enter data using PCs, handheld computers, radio frequency equipment, or similar devices, and learn relevant warehouse and proprietary systems.
Work safely at heights using a harness and report equipment failures, damage, accidents, and environmental safety issues promptly.
Collaborate with team members to achieve goals and maintain a positive work environment.
Follow shift-start practices, including wearing a name badge, following the dress code, attending start-ups, checking work-area readiness, and staying informed about daily goals.
Handle merchandise carefully, work with speed and accuracy, and pack customer orders neatly.
Support colleagues, foster respectful and inclusive relationships, and help new teammates settle in.
At the end of the shift, tidy the workstation, return equipment, replenish supplies, and recognize colleagues who contributed.
Remain focused and dependable through the end of each shift.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits
Comprehensive health and wellness coverage
401(k) match
Paid time off
Eight paid holidays
Continuous learning and leadership development
Colleague Resource Groups
Volunteer opportunities
Merchandise discounts
Performance-based incentives
Annual merit review
Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal and financial advice