Warehouse Equipment Operator - Cherry/Order Picker

Suddath Companies • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

This position is responsible for safely and efficiently operating a forklift or other powered material handling equipment (MHE) to move, stack, or pick/pull merchandise. Work may involve all phases of warehousing depending on business needs, including shipping, receiving, inventorying, product repackaging, palletizing, and forklift operation. The role operates in indoor and outdoor shop environments and requires frequent physical activity, including lifting and carrying items.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of verifiable work experience within the prior 36 months operating material handling equipment required for the role, such as a sit-down or stand-up forklift, reach truck, or cherry/order picker.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to carry and climb a ladder.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, including at least 2 hours straight, four times during an 8-hour day.
• Ability to twist, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level, and crouch frequently.
• Ability to use hands and feet simultaneously and perform repetitive movements.

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment safely and efficiently, following prescribed work methods and OSHA standards, including daily inspection and maintenance.
• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage products and materials using powered material handling equipment and lifting devices.
• Move inbound shipments safely to storage locations.
• Stack and store merchandise in appropriate areas.
• Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring accuracy for loading and shipments.
• Move products from staging or storage areas into trailers or containers.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
• Perform pick-and-pack, light assembly, labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking as needed.
• Maintain appropriate records and reports to support inventory control and security measures.
• Assist with physical inventories as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive wage
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Weekly pay for hourly-paid employees
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid company holidays
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed