Warehouse III - Equipment Operator

SanMar- External • Ashland, VA

1d • $21 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate III 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 10462 Hickory Hill Road, Ashland, VA 23005, and is scheduled Monday through Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The hourly rate is listed as $20.50 plus a $1 shift differential; the salary range is $20.50–$26.00 per hour depending on experience.

The work is performed in typical warehouse conditions and involves powered equipment, physical handling of materials, and a hectic, fast-paced environment. Employees may encounter moderate noise, dust, changing weather conditions, extreme heat or cold, and machinery-related hazards. The role requires use of personal protective equipment when operating equipment.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in a warehouse environment, including loading and unloading trailers.
• 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 within 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 meet mandatory overtime requirements, 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 product 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 acquire data needed to support 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 equipment and return it in the same condition daily; inspect assigned equipment 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 a dollar-for-dollar match up to 4% of earnings, matched and 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED