Equipment Operator

Summary

This position is responsible for safely and efficiently operating a forklift or other powered material handling equipment (MHE) to move, stack or pick/pull merchandise. The scope of this position includes all phases of warehousing depending on needs including shipping, receiving, inventorying, product repackaging, palletizing and forklift operation.

• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods and OSHA standards including daily inspection and maintenance.
• Load, unload, move, stack and stage product and materials using a gasoline, liquefied gas, or electric powered MHE equipped with lifting devices (including forklift, boom, scoop, lift beam, swivel hook, fork grapple, clamps, elevating platform, or trailer hitch or motorized pallet rider).
• Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations.
• Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate areas.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring accuracy for loading and shipments.
• Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into trailers or containers.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
• Perform pick and pack, light assembly, labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking as needed.
• Keep appropriate records and reports to ensure proper inventory control and security measures are followed and maintained.
• May assist in physical inventories.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum 6 months verifiable work experience in the prior 36 months operating material handling equipment as required by the role (sit down/stand up forklift, reach truck, cherry/order picker, etc.).

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Must be able to carry and climb a ladder.
• Must be capable of standing and walking for extended periods (at least 2 hours straight, four times in an 8‑hour day).
• Must be able to twist, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level and crouch on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to use hands and feet simultaneously and for repetitive movements.
• Exposure to warehouse working conditions, vibration, improperly illuminated or awkward and confining work spaces.
• Exposure to some degree of varying seasonal temperatures and outside weather conditions.
• Working above ground level where the possibility of falling exists.
• Loud noises typical.

• Competitive wage.
• Comprehensive benefits package: 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Weekly pay for hourly‑paid employees.
• Biweekly pay for salaried employees.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement plan encouraging continued education and development.

The Suddath Companies provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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