Equipment Operator​/Picker; M-F

Overview

The Equipment Operator is responsible for loading or unloading trucks with incoming materials and moving materials to storage areas and between departments using a hand truck or powered industrial equipment such as a forklift. The Equipment Operator may also assist in storing materials in designated locations and performing periodic inventory of materials, picking customer orders and maintaining a safe and clean work environment.

Experience with reach truck, order picker, or cherry picker required

• Attach identifying tags to containers, or mark them with identifying information for all inventory, transfers and returns.
• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs.
• Record numbers of units handled and moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.
• Move freight, stock, and other materials to and from storage and production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, and containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, and other equipment.
• Pick customer orders in preparation for shipment. Must have experience using a RF scan gun.
• Verify and keep records on incoming/outgoing shipments; prepare items for shipment, including assembling, addressing, stamping, shipping merchandise or material; receiving, unpacking, arranging for transportation of products.
• Sort cargo before loading and unloading.
• Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers.
• Inventory control and bin replenishment.
• Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Education and/or Experience and Other Skills & Abilities:
  High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years forklift operation experience and 2+ years of related work experience in a warehouse/distribution/manufacturing environment.
• Experience using a RF scan gun picking orders or maintaining inventory.
• Ability to load, unload, or stack containers, materials, or products, manually and/or using industrial powered equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently.
• Use of hand or power tools.
• General problem solving/analysis capabilities and attention to detail.
• Inventory tracking software; scan guns or scanners knowledge helpful.
• Basic math skills.
• PC literate (MS Office) preferred.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.