Equipment Operator- 12pm Start

Bob's Discount Furniture • Taftville, CT

4d • $18 - $20

About The Position

The Utility Equipment Operator performs both shipping and receiving work and must be flexible enough to work effectively across both functions. The role uses industrial lift equipment and RF units to move and accurately track merchandise. Operators move products between staging areas, rack shelving, floor locations, stack racks, and dock or bay areas while maintaining a clean, safe working environment and complying with safety programs. The position also involves physical work and other duties as assigned.

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 support accurate movement of products.
• Ability to operate industrial lift equipment, specifically an order picker.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate proactively and effectively, understand and communicate detailed instructions, read and write, and understand commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures relevant to the position.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, and handle and move items weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to move objects weighing 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

• Work across shipping and receiving processes and adapt to job assignments in both areas.
• Pick up products from the staging area and place them on rack shelving, floor locations, or stack racks.
• Pick up products from rack shelving, floor locations, or stack racks and move them to the dock or bay area.
• Accurately scan merchandise using an RF gun when placing products.
• 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 company match.
• Pet insurance and 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
• Education Level: High school or GED