Powered Industrial Truck Operator

Genuine Parts Company•USA APG RIC Operations DC, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

NAPA Auto Parts is seeking a skilled and energetic Warehouse Equipment Operator to join its team. Equipment operators perform tasks including receiving, replenishing, picking, and loading products. The role involves operating powered equipment safely and efficiently, following prescribed work methods and OSHA standards, maintaining equipment and work areas, and supporting the company’s safety program and initiatives. Job standards may change as equipment, materials, and procedures change to support improvements or additional responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
Ability and stamina to stand and walk for the entire work shift.
Ability to speak clearly and listen attentively.
Ability to recognize and distinguish letters and numbers visually and orally and remember their sequence.
Basic math skills and ability to identify numeric and alphanumeric sequences accurately and rapidly to place products in the proper locations.
Basic computer usage skills.
Ability to lift and carry objects typically weighing 25 to 50 pounds or more, depending on job duties.
Ability to push and pull carts, pallet jacks, or other equipment loaded with materials, including heavy loads over distances or ramps.
Ability to bend, stoop, squat, reach, climb ladders or stairs, and work at heights, including open-floor mezzanines, while following safety protocols.
Ability to perform repetitive tasks and work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining productivity and meeting targets.
Commitment to following safety protocols and remaining alert to hazards and safety signals.

Nice To Haves

Six months of prior work experience.
Prior powered industrial equipment experience.
Proficiency operating warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and order pickers; certification or training may be required for certain equipment.

Responsibilities

Load, unload, move, stack, and stage products and materials using powered equipment.
Keep equipment and materials neat, clean, and orderly, and inspect assigned equipment daily.
Operate equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with prescribed work methods and OSHA standards.
Unload inbound shipments safely, move products to storage locations, and stack and store products in appropriate areas.
Pick and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the correct quantity and type are ready for shipment.
Move products from staging or storage areas into trailers or containers.
Verify that inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and undamaged, and report quality variances.
Maintain appropriate inventory records and reports, assist with physical inventories, and ensure proper stock rotation.
Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area and assist with warehouse security.
Comply with OSHA and other applicable standards, report issues and problems to management, and support company safety policies and procedures.