Warehouse Equipment Operator- 2nd Shift

Bob's Discount Furniture•Macon, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator is a core member of the distribution center operations team, responsible for the safe and accurate movement, storage, and retrieval of furniture products throughout the distribution center. Operators may work across receiving, putaway, replenishment, and shipping functions according to business needs. They use Cherry Picker lifts, RF scanners, and other material-handling equipment to maintain inventory accuracy and support the timely flow of products through the building. This on-site position is based at Bob’s Discount Furniture’s distribution center in Macon, Georgia. The work takes place on the distribution center floor, with exposure to variable temperatures, ambient noise, and ongoing machine and material-handling traffic. The position is assigned to a fixed shift based on operational needs, with a minimum expectation of 40 hours per week and additional hours as needed. Weekend and holiday availability may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
Ability to pass a physical assessment with a push/pull requirement of up to 250 pounds.
Comfort working at heights up to 40 feet.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends, according to operational needs.
Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push, pull, climb, balance, and crouch as needed to move throughout the distribution center.
Ability to move throughout all areas of the distribution center consistently during the shift.
Ability to lift, push, or pull items weighing up to 250 pounds and assist in moving large furniture items, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Ability to stand or walk for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience operating a Cherry Picker, reach truck, or similar order-picker equipment.
Experience in a high-volume distribution center or warehouse, preferably in furniture, home goods, or retail.
Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems and RF scanning technology.
Demonstrated ability to work across multiple departments or functions within a distribution center.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a Cherry Picker lift at heights up to 40 feet to retrieve, put away, and relocate furniture products throughout the distribution center.
Use RF scanners to identify, locate, and move products to designated locations in the Warehouse Management System.
Unload inbound vendor trailers, stage products on the receiving floor, and scan and confirm receipts.
Transport products from staging areas to appropriate rack locations in storage aisles.
Pick products from rack locations and stage them at the dock for outbound loading.
Operate electric pallet jacks, pallet stackers, and other material-handling equipment as needed and when certified.
Follow scan procedures to maintain inventory accuracy and promptly report discrepancies to a lead or manager.
Follow safety protocols, complete pre-operation equipment inspections, and report unsafe conditions.
Support operational targets, including pieces-per-hour, Labor Management System targets, accuracy, and on-time completion.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
Work cooperatively with team members, leads, and management to complete tasks and meet daily and shift goals.
Contribute to a company culture emphasizing honesty, integrity, transparency, accountability, fun, diversity, safety, and community.
Perform other duties as assigned.