Power Equipment Operator, Los Angeles - Part Time
About The Position
As a Power Equipment Operator, you are part of the behind-the-scenes team responsible for moving merchandise safely and efficiently in furniture, bedding, and fulfillment warehouses. You operate powered industrial trucks and other equipment throughout the building to support timely customer orders. The role also involves using technology to record information, following safety procedures, collaborating with colleagues, and helping maintain a positive, hospitable workplace. The position is part time in Los Angeles; part-time colleagues are typically scheduled 12–24 hours per week, depending on business needs and availability.
Requirements
- Previous power equipment experience is preferred but not required.
- Comfort working at heights on powered equipment, including raising oneself, equipment, and merchandise up to 40 feet.
- Flexible availability, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, with 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 lift and move items weighing up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods, up to 12 hours excluding breaks.
- Ability to perform lifting and constant, repetitive movement, including standing, 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 powered industrial truck warning devices.
Nice To Haves
- Previous power equipment experience.
Responsibilities
- Operate powered industrial trucks, including stock pickers and reach trucks, to pick, pull, put away, stack, and count merchandise in narrow aisles and at heights up to 40 feet.
- Use PCs, handheld computers, radio-frequency equipment, warehouse systems, and proprietary systems to enter information accurately and efficiently.
- Work safely at heights with a harness and report equipment failures, damage, accidents, and environmental safety issues promptly.
- Collaborate with colleagues and communicate effectively with customers, coworkers, and People Leaders.
- Follow start-of-shift practices, including wearing a name badge, following the dress code, attending start-ups, checking the work area, and staying informed about daily goals.
- Work quickly and accurately, handle merchandise with care, and pack customer orders thoughtfully and neatly.
- Support an inclusive and respectful workplace by greeting colleagues, building trust, helping new teammates, and assisting coworkers.
- At the end of the shift, tidy the workstation, return equipment, replenish supplies, and recognize coworkers who provided support.
- Remain focused and dependable throughout scheduled shifts, including shifts that may occur on days, evenings, nights, weekends, or holidays.
- Be 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
