Warehouse Distribution Center Powered Industrial Truck Operator II

Genuine Parts Company•Plainfield, IN

About The Position

NAPA Auto Parts is seeking a skilled and energetic Warehouse Equipment Operator to perform warehouse tasks including receiving, replenishing, picking, and loading products. The operator uses powered industrial equipment to move, store, prepare, and load products while maintaining accurate inventory, shipment quality, and a safe, orderly work area. Equipment may reach up to 55 feet in the air. The role requires following prescribed work methods, OSHA standards, and company safety policies and initiatives. Job standards may change as equipment, materials, and procedures change, which may result in improvements or additional responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
Ability to stand and walk for the entire work shift.
Ability to communicate clearly and listen attentively.
Ability to recognize and distinguish letters and numbers visually and orally and remember their sequence.
Good basic math skills and ability to identify numeric and alphanumeric sequences accurately and rapidly for product placement.
Basic computer usage skills.
Ability to lift and carry varying weights, typically 25 to 50 pounds or more depending on job duties.
Ability to push and pull carts, pallet jacks, or other loaded equipment, including heavy loads over distances or up ramps.
Ability to bend, stoop, squat, and reach to retrieve items from shelves, bins, and storage racks.
Ability to climb ladders or stairs and work at heights, including open-floor mezzanines, while following ladder safety protocols.
Ability to operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and order pickers; certification or training may be required for certain equipment.
Manual dexterity to handle small objects, operate machinery controls, and perform precise tasks.
Ability to perform repetitive tasks, such as scanning barcodes, sorting, and packaging, throughout a shift.
Physical stamina to work in a fast-paced environment and meet productivity targets, including the ability to work long hours, weekends, or overtime during peak periods.
Commitment to following safety protocols and awareness of warehouse hazards.

Nice To Haves

Six months of prior work experience.
Six months of prior powered industrial equipment experience.

Responsibilities

Load, unload, move, stack, and stage products and materials using powered equipment.
Maintain equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion, and inspect assigned equipment daily.
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 exact number and type of products are ready to ship.
Move products from staging or storage areas into trailers or containers.
Safely and efficiently operate reach trucks, order selectors, double walkie riders, and forklifts according to prescribed work methods and OSHA standards.
Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage, and report quality variances as needed.
Maintain appropriate inventory records and reports, assist with physical inventories, and ensure proper stock rotation.
Maintain a clean, neat, orderly work area and assist in maintaining warehouse security.
Comply with OSHA and other applicable standards, support and abide by company safety programs and initiatives, and report issues and problems to management.