Warehouse III - Equipment Operator

Warehouse Associate III

Address: 10462 Hickory Hill Road Ashland, VA 23005

Shift: Monday through Friday 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. / 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.;
Sunday through Thursday 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

Hourly Rate: $20.50

Short Version: 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. This role 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 delivery area.
• Generate reports to acquire data as needed 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, 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 organization standards and policies, and to legal regulations; alert others regarding potential concerns.

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred).
• 4–6 years experience in a warehouse environment; loading and unloading trailers.
• 1–3 years experience operating a forklift or heavy equipment.
• Complete and maintain San Mar’s Lift Operator Certification in compliance with OSHA guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to follow directions and change priorities or job duties as business needs require; willing to rotate to other production functions as needed.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to learn Internal Operating System and operate Radio Frequency (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.
• Mandatory overtime as required, which may include weekends.

Paid Time Off:
Accrues weekly based on hours worked up to 112 hours per year at the start of employment. Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.

• 401(k) plan with matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings; matched & vested at every pay cycle.
• Life insurance.
• Short‑term & long‑term disability coverage.
• Paid maternity/paternity leave.

Employee is required to stand, walk, talk, and hear constantly; frequently lifts and/or moves up to 60 pounds; operates powered equipment requiring use of both hands; full range of motion of neck, head and back; frequently reaches with hands and arms, grasps, and performs repetitive hand, wrist, and arm motions; climbs stairs, kneels/squats, bends and carries. Vision: close, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Protective equipment such as harness may be required. Basic English literacy for machines and paperwork. Work environment may be moderately noisy, with dust, variable weather, and exposure to heat/cold. Workers may be exposed to machinery hazards such as forklifts, pallet jacks, mechanized systems. Work is fast‑paced and hectic.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As set forth in San Mar-Internal’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.