Warehouse Operator I - O'Neal Manufacturing Services

all O'Neal Industries' Affiliates•Greensboro, NC

About The Position

The Warehouse Operator I (identified in the posting as Material Handler I) supports warehouse operations by receiving, storing, retrieving, and shipping materials. The role operates material-handling equipment, maintains safe and accurate work practices, and keeps the work area clean and organized. This position works under direct supervision and may perform other duties as assigned. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM. Pay is $16.00–$18.50 per hour based on experience, with weekly pay and a $1.00 shift differential. The work involves prolonged standing and walking, repeated bending and other physical movements, and lifting and carrying items weighing 25–50 pounds. Work may take place indoors and outdoors in changing temperatures and may involve noise, vibration, moving machinery, electrical current, heat, chemicals, fumes, dust, gases, and oils. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic critical-thinking skills and strong attention to detail.
Ability to safely operate forklifts and material-handling equipment.
Ability to operate overhead cranes using pendant radio controls.
Ability to maintain certifications for required equipment.
Proficiency using a variety of hand tools.
Knowledge of safe practices for loading and unloading materials from trailers or trucks.
Ability to follow instructions and pre-established guidelines.
Ability to read and interpret simple blueprints.
Ability to speak, write, and comprehend conversational English.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, including walking 2–5 miles per shift.
Ability to bend, sit, stand, twist, and stoop repeatedly for extended periods.
Ability to repeatedly lift and carry 25–50 pounds from floor to waist and carry 25–50 pounds in front of the body.
Ability to reach overhead, squat, kneel, and climb short ladders or steps.
Ability to coordinate hand and finger movements to grasp and manipulate objects precisely.
Ability to read labels, follow safety instructions, and communicate effectively in an industrial environment.
20/30 vision with corrective lenses if needed.

Responsibilities

Follow safety policies, procedures, and guidelines to maintain a safe work environment.
Receive inbound inventory and verify its accuracy.
Place materials into designated storage locations.
Retrieve inventory from storage to fulfill customer orders.
Load materials onto trucks and trailers for outbound shipments.
Operate forklifts, hand trucks, cranes, and other material-handling equipment to move materials within the facility and to or from trucks and trailers.
Perform accurate work for internal and external customers.
Follow established processes supporting safety and quality programs.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Work under direct supervision and perform other duties as assigned.