Equipment Operator Warehouse III

At San Mar, the work you do makes a difference.

Address: 10462 Hickory Hill Road, Ashland, VA 23005

Shift: Various

The Warehouse Associate III follows internal procedures to unload and load incoming and outgoing trailers. While unloading, this role sorts, palletizes, and moves product using powered equipment. It uses a Radio Frequency (RF) unit in combination with internal operating systems to track product and perform departmental error resolution functions within High Jump.

• Unload/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; placing orders in the delivery area.
• Generate reports to support error resolution functions in the receiving process.
• Support other functions of the distribution center as needed, including error resolution, inventory audits, customer service and invoicing, and tagging shipments.
• Check out equipment and return it in the same condition on a daily basis; inspect assigned equipment daily at the start of the shift.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy warehouse environment by adhering to organizational standards and policies and to legal regulations; alert others regarding potential concerns.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 4‑6 years of experience in a warehouse environment, loading and unloading trailers.
• 1‑3 years of experience operating a forklift or heavy equipment.
• Complete and maintain San Mar’s Lift Operator Certification in compliance with OSHA guidelines.
• Ability to follow directions and change priorities or job duties as business needs require; willingness to rotate to other production functions.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to learn an internal operating system and operate an RF unit.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Comprehend verbal and written instructions.
• Mandatory overtime as required, including weekends.

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 eight paid holidays and one paid family day off.

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

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 and 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.

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