Power Equipment Operator, Columbus

Power Equipment Operator, Columbus - Full Time

Columbus, OH, United States

• Full-time Schedule
• $18.40 - $27.21 Hourly Rate*
• * based on job, location, and schedule

Be part of an amazing story

Macy’s is more than just a store. We’re a story that’s captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years, with innovations and traditions, inspiring stores and products, and moments that celebrate the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks and Thanksgiving Day Parade. These stories are part of what makes Macy’s a special place to work.

As a Power Equipment Operator, you’re an essential part of our behind‑the‑scenes team—keeping things moving so customers get what they need, when they need it. You’ll operate powered equipment to handle merchandise safely and efficiently in our furniture, bedding, and fulfillment warehouses. The role includes operating various powered industrial trucks and equipment to safely move throughout the building. Together, we deliver genuine hospitality.

Full-time colleagues are typically scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week, while part-time colleagues are typically scheduled 12–24 hours per week. Hours are dependent on business needs and colleague availability. Information regarding hours per week needed for benefit eligibility purposes can be found here.

• Operate Equipment Safely: Use different industrial trucks, including stock pickers and reach trucks at heights up to 40 feet. Navigate narrow aisles to pick, pull, put away, stack, and count merchandise to meet standards.
• Technology: Input data accurately and efficiently using PCs, handheld computers, radio frequency equipment, or similar devices, while mastering area‑specific functions across various systems (including warehouse systems and proprietary systems).
• Safety: Safely work in narrow aisles and up to 40 feet high with a harness while moving equipment. Report equipment failures, damage, accidents, and environmental issues affecting safety promptly.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work collaboratively with other team members to achieve goals and maintain a positive work environment. Communicate effectively with customers, co‑workers, and People Leaders. Read and understand employment policies and safety rules/procedures in English.
• Start Your Shift Strong: Wear your name badge, follow dress code, attend start-ups, know who’s supporting you, prepare your work area, and stay informed on daily goals.
• Prioritize the Customer: Arrive at your department quickly, work with speed and accuracy, handle merchandise with care, and pack each customer’s package thoughtfully.
• Hospitality: Greet coworkers with a genuine smile, start conversations, show interest, and build trust. Support new teammates and colleagues, fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace.
• Finish Strong: Stay focused through the end of your shift by tidying your workstation, returning equipment, replenishing supplies, and recognizing coworkers who helped.
• Community: Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships with colleagues, customers, and communities.

• A flexible team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can switch between multiple tasks, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Comfortable with heights while on power equipment raising self, equipment, and merchandise up to 40 ft in the air.
• Previous power equipment experience preferred but not required.
• Flexible availability, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays with regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Proficient in the use of computers and handheld technology.
• Open to being cross trained in other areas of the facility, depending on business needs.
• Must be able to: understand and communicate effectively with customers, co‑workers, and supervisors; read and understand employment policies and safety rules/procedures in English.

• Lifting and moving items weighing up to 75 lbs.
• Prolonged periods (up to 12 hours) of standing/walking around the facility or department (excluding breaks).
• Requires lifting, constant and repetitive movement, standing, reaching with arms and hands above…