Equipment Operator

Overview

Equipment Operators are responsible for assisting Parts and Whole goods shipping, receiving and put-away activities in Kubota warehouses and distribution centers through use of various equipment including but not limited to stand up/sit down forklifts, stock chaser and/or cherry pickers. The Equipment Operator is responsible for operation of such equipment 80% of their working time.

This position does the following in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and local laws / regulations and the Company’s policies, procedures and guidelines:

• Obtains orders and transports material or equipment to and from designated areas within the facility.
• Moves goods packed on pallets or in crates.
• Loads and unloads Kubota parts and equipment onto or into trailer utility, which may require operating equipment including but not limited to tractors, excavators and/or RTV's.
• Stacks goods in correct storage bays, following inventory control instructions.
• Checks to ensure that trucks are properly loaded and materials and equipment are secure.
• Stacks empty pallets.
• Performs daily equipment checks such as recharging the truck’s battery.
• Maintains housekeeping expectations for all equipment utilized.
• Maintains standard housekeeping expectations throughout shift.
• Examines products to verify compliance to quality standards.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Willingness to work any shifts (days, nights and/or weekends).
• Certified to operate various equipment including but not limited to stand up/sit down forklifts, stock chaser and/or cherry pickers as required according to OSHA standards.
• Knowledge, skill and ability to safely manage loads of heavy equipment, tires and/or pallets of parts.
• Ability to use computer systems and/or RF scanner to input and retrieve information.
• Basic math and computer skills required.
• High degree of attention required to prevent injury to others and promote a safe work environment.
• Follow and adhere to all policies and procedures.
• Ability to execute assignments in an accurate, timely and safe manner.

• Must be able to read, write, and communicate fluently in English.

• Stand up/sit down forklifts, stock chaser and/or cherry pickers.
• Office equipment including computer, copier, phone, printer. RF scanner.
• Equipment operation; dock locks

• Regularly sitting and/or standing on powered equipment.
• Frequently lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, turn, pivot, walk and/or stand for 8+ hours.
• A good sense of balance and coordination.
• Ability to assess weights and judge distances and heights.
• Ability to work at heights up to 30 feet.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures depending upon the season both indoors and out.
• Ability to wear various PPE including fall protection harnesses, seat belt restraints and gloves.

The information provided in the description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within the classification. This description is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job/classification. This job is intended to include the current essential functions of the job.

Management reserves the right to add or modify the duties and responsibilities and to designate other functions as essential at any time.