Warehouse III - Equipment Operator

SanMar • Ashland, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse III - Equipment Operator follows internal procedures to unload and load incoming and outgoing trailers. The role sorts, palletizes, and moves product using powered equipment, and uses a Radio Frequency (RF) unit with internal operating systems to track product and perform departmental error-resolution functions within High Jump. The position is based at SanMar’s distribution center at 10462 Hickory Hill Road, Ashland, VA 23005, with a Monday-through-Friday shift from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The stated hourly range is $20.50–$26.00, depending on experience; the listed starting rate is $20.50 with a $1 shift differential.

The employee may also prepare orders, generate reports, support other distribution-center functions, inspect and maintain assigned equipment, and help maintain a safe and healthy warehouse. The work is performed in a hectic, fast-paced warehouse environment, with powered equipment, machinery, conveyor systems, dust, and changing weather and temperature conditions. Mandatory overtime may be required, including weekends.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in a warehouse environment, including loading and unloading trailers.
• At least 2 years of experience operating a forklift or heavy equipment.
• Complete and maintain SanMar’s Lift Operator Certification in compliance with OSHA guidelines.
• Ability to follow directions and change priorities or job duties as business needs require, including rotating to other production functions as needed.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to learn the internal operating system and operate a Radio Frequency (RF) unit.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to comprehend verbal and written instructions.
• Basic English literacy for operating machines and completing necessary daily paperwork.
• Ability to work mandatory overtime as required, which may include weekends.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Unload and load incoming and outgoing trailers, operating powered lift equipment to move products and materials as needed.
• Prepare orders by processing requests and supply orders, pulling materials, packing boxes, and placing orders in the delivery area.
• Generate reports to obtain data supporting error-resolution functions in the receiving process.
• Support other distribution-center functions as needed, including error resolution, inventory audits, customer service, and invoicing and tagging shipments.
• Check out assigned equipment, return it in the same condition daily, and inspect it at the start of each shift.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy warehouse environment by following organizational standards, policies, and legal regulations, and alerting others to potential concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus eligibility of up to 5% of base salary.
• Paid time off accrued weekly based on hours worked, up to 112 hours per year to start.
• 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 4% of earnings; match is vested at every pay cycle.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED