Power Equipment Operator, Stone Mountain - Full Time

Macy's•Stone Mountain, GA

About The Position

The Power Equipment Operator is an essential member 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 navigating narrow aisles and working at heights of up to 40 feet to pick, pull, put away, stack, and count merchandise. Operators use warehouse and proprietary systems, computers, handheld devices, and radio frequency equipment to enter information accurately. Colleagues are expected to follow safety procedures, report equipment failures, damage, accidents, and environmental safety issues, and collaborate with teammates. The role also includes maintaining a clean and organized workstation, returning equipment and replenishing supplies, handling merchandise carefully, and helping create a respectful, welcoming workplace. Colleagues may be cross-trained in other facility areas based on business needs. Flexible availability is required, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Flexible availability to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.
Proficiency using computers and handheld technology.
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 safely at heights of up to 40 feet while operating power equipment.
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.
Ability to perform lifting, constant and 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.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and switch between multiple tasks.

Nice To Haves

Previous power equipment experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Operate powered industrial trucks and equipment, including stock pickers and reach trucks, safely and efficiently.
Navigate narrow aisles and work at heights up to 40 feet to pick, pull, put away, stack, and count merchandise.
Accurately enter data using PCs, handheld computers, radio frequency equipment, and warehouse or proprietary systems.
Report equipment failures, damage, accidents, and environmental issues affecting safety promptly.
Collaborate with team members and communicate effectively with customers, coworkers, and People Leaders.
Follow start-of-shift routines, including wearing a name badge, following the dress code, attending start-ups, and checking work-area readiness and daily goals.
Work with speed and accuracy, handle merchandise with care, and pack customer orders thoughtfully and neatly.
Maintain a tidy workstation, return equipment to its proper place, and replenish supplies at the end of the shift.
Support a welcoming and respectful workplace by building connections and helping teammates.
Attend work regularly and punctually, with availability for varied shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Participate in cross-training in other facility areas as business needs require.

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