Power Equipment Operator, Stone Mountain - Full Time
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 also enter information using computers, handheld devices, radio frequency equipment, and warehouse or proprietary systems. The operator follows safety procedures, reports equipment failures, damage, accidents, and environmental safety concerns, and collaborates with colleagues and leaders. The position calls for dependable attendance, flexibility across shifts and work areas, and courteous, helpful interactions with coworkers and customers. Full-time colleagues are typically scheduled for 30 or more hours per week, with actual hours dependent on business needs and availability.
Requirements
- Flexible availability to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.
- Comfort working on power equipment at heights of up to 40 feet.
- Proficiency with 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 lift and move items weighing up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods of up to 12 hours, excluding breaks.
- Ability to perform constant and repetitive movement, reach above eye level, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb 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 is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Operate powered industrial trucks, including stock pickers and reach trucks, to move merchandise safely and efficiently.
- Navigate narrow aisles and work at heights of 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.
- Follow safety procedures and promptly report equipment failures, damage, accidents, and environmental issues affecting safety.
- Work collaboratively with team members to meet goals and maintain a positive work environment.
- Communicate effectively with customers, coworkers, and People Leaders, and read and understand employment policies and safety procedures in English.
- Prepare for shifts by following the dress code, attending start-ups, checking the work area, and staying informed about daily goals.
- Handle merchandise carefully, work with speed and accuracy, and pack customer orders thoughtfully.
- Help foster an inclusive and respectful workplace through considerate interactions and support for colleagues.
- Keep the workstation tidy, return equipment to its proper place, replenish supplies, and recognize colleagues’ contributions at the end of the shift.
- Remain open to cross-training in other facility areas as business needs require.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
