Warehouse Distribution Member

Steelcase Inc.•Litchfield Park, AZ

About The Position

Operates a gas or electric hilo or other drivable equipment requiring an operator’s license to receive, transport, store, and deliver materials, finished goods, and component parts to and within distribution areas. Follows verbal or written instructions, such as bills of materials, shipping documents, or production schedules. Safely moves and stacks materials in and around the warehouse, staging area, trailers, and other locations. Often works off the hilo for extended periods, moving or loading materials and finished goods by hand when use of a hilo is not practicable. Hilo work may involve getting off the equipment to handle paperwork, band, secure, or straighten loads, and adjust fork width. The role may also use barcode readers, computer terminals, or other electronic devices to track product. Reviews the equipment maintenance checklist daily, reports malfunctions, and maintains required repair records.

Requirements

Able to frequently work seated and bend and twist as needed to operate the hilo safely.
Able to frequently get on or off the hilo as needed to service assigned areas.
Able to exert more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds frequently, and/or more than 20 pounds constantly.
Able to occasionally lift 35–50 pounds from floor to waist and 50–80 pounds from waist to shoulders, and push or pull up to 100 pounds.
Able to frequently carry more than 50 pounds.
Able to reach forward and laterally, and occasionally over the shoulders.
Able to occasionally grasp with moderate force.
Able to maintain a Hilo license and operate a radio within FCC regulations.
Organized and capable of planning routes to maximize efficiency and prevent delays.

Responsibilities

Operate a gas or electric hilo or other licensed drivable equipment to receive, transport, store, and deliver materials, finished goods, and component parts.
Follow verbal or written instructions, including bills of materials, shipping documents, and production schedules.
Safely move and stack materials in the warehouse, staging area, trailers, and other distribution areas.
Move or load materials and finished goods by hand when using a hilo is not practicable.
Handle paperwork, secure or straighten loads, and adjust fork width as needed.
Use barcode readers, computer terminals, or other electronic devices to track product.
Review equipment maintenance checklists daily, report malfunctions, and maintain required repair records.
Plan routes to maximize efficiency and prevent delays.
Rotate to other work in the zone, department, or any part of Distribution as required.