Power Equipment Operator, Hayward - Part Time
About The Position
As a Power Equipment Operator, you are part of the behind-the-scenes team that keeps merchandise moving through Macy’s furniture, bedding, and fulfillment warehouses. You operate powered industrial trucks and other equipment to move merchandise safely and efficiently throughout the building, supporting the timely fulfillment of customer needs. 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. You also enter information using computers, handheld devices, radio-frequency equipment, and warehouse or proprietary systems. The position requires safe equipment operation, reporting safety or equipment issues, teamwork, dependable attendance, and a focus on customer service and workplace hospitality. This is a part-time role. Part-time colleagues are typically scheduled 12–24 hours per week, depending on business needs and availability. The role may involve days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Colleagues may be cross-trained in other facility areas. Supply chain colleagues at applicable facilities are subject to random drug testing. The job requires lifting and moving items weighing up to 75 pounds, standing and walking for extended periods, and frequent physical activity including reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders. Employees must be able to use, hear, and see safety and emergency alarms and power industrial truck warning devices.
Requirements
- Must be comfortable operating power equipment at heights of up to 40 feet.
- Must be able to lift and move items weighing up to 75 pounds.
- Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods, up to 12 hours excluding breaks.
- Must be able to perform repetitive movement, reach above eye level, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb ladders.
- Must have close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Must be able to use, hear, and see safety and emergency alarms and power industrial truck warning devices.
- Must understand and communicate effectively with customers, coworkers, and supervisors.
- Must be able to read and understand employment policies and safety rules and procedures in English.
- Must have flexible availability, regular dependable attendance, and punctuality.
- Must be proficient in using computers and handheld technology.
- Must be able to collaborate with teammates in a fast-paced environment and switch between tasks.
Nice To Haves
- Previous power equipment experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Operate powered industrial equipment, including stock pickers and reach trucks, in narrow aisles and at heights up to 40 feet.
- Use power equipment to pick, pull, put away, stack, and count merchandise according to standards.
- Enter information accurately using PCs, handheld computers, radio-frequency equipment, and warehouse or proprietary systems.
- Work safely while operating equipment and report equipment failures, damage, accidents, and environmental safety issues promptly.
- Collaborate with team members and communicate effectively with customers, coworkers, and People Leaders.
- Follow workplace policies, safety procedures, dress code, and daily operating goals.
- Handle merchandise carefully and prepare customer packages thoughtfully and neatly.
- Maintain a clean and organized workstation, return equipment to its proper place, and replenish supplies at the end of the shift.
- Support a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive workplace by helping and communicating with colleagues.
- Maintain regular, dependable attendance and punctuality; be available for shifts that may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Remain open to cross-training in other facility areas based on business needs.
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
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
