PAID Training Warehouse Equipment Operator First Shift

Job Objective

The Warehouse Apprentice, Warehouse Equipment Operator must be willing and able to train on industrial warehouse equipment. This position offers a clear path for growth once fully trained and certified as an Equipment Operator. The Equipment Operator uses various equipment including a Reach Truck, Order Picker, Stand-up Forklift, and/or Walkie Rider to perform an array of functions that includes receiving and processing incoming stock and materials, picking and filling orders from stock, packing and shipping orders, managing, organizing, and retrieving stock in the warehouse, and ensuring the smooth operation of the warehouse to meet company standards.

• Position is full-time, year-round with paid time off.
• Work with a team that’s organized, respectful, and high-energy.
• Use scanners & tech (super user-friendly).
• We promote from within – lots of our leads started on the floor.
• 50% employee discount + occasional freebies.
• Stonewall Kitchen’s Distribution Center isn’t just another warehouse. We’re a local brand with national love, and we treat our people like part of the recipe.

• Pay rate: $21.90 per hour, increasing to $23.00 per hour once fully trained.
• Steady Schedule + Seasonal Overtime to Keep Our Customers Smiling:
  Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

Train and obtain certification on Reach Truck, Order Picker, Stand-up Forklift, and/or Walkie Rider
.

• Physically load and unload product off/on trucks.
• Accurately pick items according to order slips or by using RF scanning equipment.
• Pack and prepare orders for shipment, ensuring they are properly labeled and meet quality standards.
• Assist in organizing and maintaining warehouse cleanliness and order.
• Identify damaged, missing, or incorrect items and report discrepancies to management.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Operate warehouse equipment such as standup forklifts, powered riding pallet jacks, and reach trucks.
• Comply with all company policies and local, state, and federal regulations regarding warehouse operations.
• Work collaboratively with other team members to achieve overall warehouse objectives.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and other departments to ensure a seamless workflow.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in a warehouse or similar environment highly preferred.
• Experience with inventory management and RF scanners.
• Understand numbers and letters on an RF scanner's screen.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working at heights, including operating equipment or performing tasks at elevated levels.
• Physical stamina and ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Basic math and computer skills in English or least the ability to read numbers and letters.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, reach, squat, climb stairs, and lift for extended periods.
• Ability to work in various environmental conditions, including heat, cold, and humidity.
• Ability to work overtime including Saturdays.

Stonewall Kitchen, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

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