Equipment Operator (Tuesday to Saturday - 830AM start time)

Bob's Discount Furniture • Taftville, CT

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About The Position

The Utility Equipment Operator performs both shipping and receiving work and must be flexible enough to work effectively in either area. The role involves operating industrial lift equipment and RF units, moving product between staging areas, rack shelving, floor locations, stack racks, and dock or bay areas, and accurately scanning merchandise when placing it. The operator is also responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working environment and complying with safety programs while operating material-handling equipment and at other times. Other duties may be assigned.

The position requires continuous standing and walking to perform job functions and the ability to move throughout all areas of the distribution center. It is based on a Tuesday-to-Saturday schedule with an 8:30 a.m. start time. Starting pay is $20.00 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to operate a variety of industrial lift equipment and RF units.
• Prior experience in a warehouse or distribution center environment.
• General understanding of distribution center operations.
• Experience using RF units to assist in accurate product movement.
• Ability to operate industrial lift equipment, including an order picker.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate proactively and effectively, comprehend and communicate detailed instructions, and read and write.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, and handle or move items weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to move objects up to 250 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to move throughout all areas of the distribution center and stand and walk continuously to perform job functions.

Nice To Haves

• Technical knowledge of WMS.

Responsibilities

• Perform shipping and receiving processes and work flexibly across both functions.
• Pick up product from the staging area and offload it onto rack shelving units, floor locations, or stack racks.
• Pick up product from rack shelving units, floor locations, or stack racks and offload it onto the dock or bay area.
• Accurately scan merchandise using an RF gun when placing product.
• Operate industrial lift equipment and RF units.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Comply with safety programs while operating and not operating material-handling equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick leave, holidays, and a birthday benefit.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with a company match.
• Pet insurance.
• Employer-paid life insurance options.
• Tuition reimbursement, on-demand learning, and career progression pathways.
• Employee discount starting on Day 1 and exclusive partner discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED