Equipment Operator-NP

What's the Short Version?

The Equipment Operator safely and efficiently locates product by using a radio frequency (RF) unit, manually pulls product from locations, and transports product to various departments and/or locations by use of powered equipment. They process a portion of customer orders throughout the production day and restock product into bins.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Operate powered lift equipment to move product and materials as assigned, using a radio frequency (RF) unit to scan movement of product, identify locations, etc.
• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product.
• Restock, pick, and pack product for customer orders.
• Inspect assigned equipment daily at start of shift; is responsible for checking out equipment and returning in same condition on a daily basis.
• Following procedures for proper care and use of equipment, to include keys.
• Adhere to all safety requirements and guidelines.
• Complete and maintain SanMar's Lift Operator Certification in compliance with OSHA guidelines.

What Are We Looking For?

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1-3 years of lift operator experience
• Ability to read, write and have sufficient ability to identify colors, sizes, quantity, label and SKU information.
• Basic math skills in counting and quantity required.
• Demonstrates ability to follow directions and change priorities or job duties as business needs require; rotate to other production functions as needed.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume environment while meeting deadlines.
• Able to work both independently and within a team.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Comprehend verbal and written instructions.
• Essential days or overtime may be required.

What's Our Offer?

Paid Time Off: You`ll accrue paid time off on a weekly basis based on hours worked up to 112 hours per year to start. Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.

Additional Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle
• Life insurance
• Short/long-term disability coverage
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pet insurance

What Should You Expect?

• DC Warehouse (Equipment): While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand, walk, talk and hear.
• The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 60 pounds.
• The employee operates powered equipment requiring use of both hands as well as full range of motion of the neck, head and back.

• The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, grasp and perform repetitive hand, wrist and arm motions.
• The employee is frequently required to climb stairs, kneel/squat, bend and carry.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Employee may be required to wear a headset covering one or both ears.

• Employee will be required to wear Personal protective equipment such as a Protective harness while operating equipment.
• Basic English literacy is required for operation of machines and necessary daily paperwork.
• Work environment is moderately noisy.
• The employee is occasionally required to work near conveyor systems.
• There is exposure to dust and changes in weather conditions.
• Work is performed under typical warehouse conditions.

Potential hazards exist with regard to machinery such as forklifts, pallet jacks, mechanized systems, etc. Work environment is hectic and fast-paced.The employee is regularly exposed to ambient lighting and can be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold including climates consistent with outside weather conditions.