Power Equipment Operator 2nd Shift

Designer Brands Inc.•Eastampton Township, NJ

About The Position

A Power Equipment Operator is responsible for the efficient transportation, delivery, and retrieval of merchandise to various locations throughout the distribution center. This role may require standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50lbs and working in a non-climate-controlled environment.

Requirements

Complete up to 8 hours of training on power equipment.
Must pass written and driving tests for power equipment certification.
Excellent hand and eye coordination skills.
Must be capable of operating steering, hand, and foot controls simultaneously.
Ability to read and recognize applicable numbers and directives
Ability to read, recognize, & follow applicable numbers/directives (verbal/written), including safety rules, operating instructions, racking locations, & procedural documents
Able to follow policies & procedures that are written/verbally provided.
Understand basic math skills to ensure inventory & order processing accuracy (Count, add, subtract, etc. numbers)
Ability to perform duties independently, & as part of a team, with minimal supervision or guidance
Frequent bending, lifting, walking, pushing, pulling of freight, standing for long periods of time & sometimes working in extreme temperatures
Lift & stack cartons onto pallets and conveyors using proper lifting & operating procedures
Safely utilize manually operated equipment (i.e. pallet jack, rolling conveyor, pick cart, totes, hand truck) to transport cartons or other items by means of pushing, pulling, lifting, or carrying
1+ years of warehouse, distribution, logistics, or fulfillment experience helpful but not required

Nice To Haves

Experience working within an automated conveyor-based operation
Stand up power equipment experience preferred
Experience with computer/barcode driven inventory management systems
Prior knowledge of WMS functions
Skilled using a RF scanner

Responsibilities

Loads and unloads merchandise from trailers and departments insuring proper carton count.
Shuttles, retrieves, and delivers pallets to designated areas according to pick lists.
Transport empty pallets to designated areas.
Scans merchandise into locations via the RF Gun.
Insures there is no overhang of merchandise.
Insures there are no broken and/or damaged goods.
Occasional shrink wrap of cartons.
Maintains a clean and safe work environment
Communicates problems/concerns to the Lead and/or Area Manager.
Maintains an accurate power equipment log.
Attentiveness to pedestrian/equipment traffic.
Other duties as assigned.
Must move to other departments based on the needs of the department, facility, and company.