Equipment Operator​/Receiving

Overview

The Equipment Operator safely and efficiently locates product by using a radio frequency (RF) unit, manually pulls product from locations, unloads trucks, builds pallets, and transports product to various departments and/or locations. They process a portion of customer orders throughout the production day and restock product into bins.

• Operate powered lift equipment to move product and materials as assigned using a radio frequency (RF) unit to scan movement of product and identify locations.
• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product.
• Restock, pick, and pack product for customer orders.
• Inspect assigned equipment daily at start of shift; check out equipment and return it in the same condition on a daily basis.
• Follow procedures for proper care and use of equipment, including keys.
• Adhere to all safety requirements and guidelines.
• Maintain San Mar's Lift Operator Certification in compliance with OSHA guidelines every three years.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of lift operator experience.
• Ability to read, write, and identify colors, sizes, quantity, label, and SKU information.
• Basic math skills in counting and quantity required.
• Ability to follow directions and change priorities or job duties as business needs require; willing to rotate to other production functions as needed.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Availability for essential days or overtime as required.

Paid Time Off:
You’ll accrue paid time off on a weekly basis based on hours worked up to 112 hours per year to start. Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.

• 401(k) plan with a $1 for $1 match up to 4% of earnings, matched and vested at every pay cycle.
• Life insurance.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
• Paid maternity/paternity leave.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 60 pounds, operates powered equipment requiring use of both hands and full range of motion of the neck, head and back, and frequently reaches with hands and arms, grasps and performs repetitive hand, wrist and arm motions.

The employee is frequently required to climb stairs, kneel/squat, bend and carry. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee may be required to wear a headset and personal protective equipment such as a protective harness while operating equipment. Basic English literacy is required for operation of machines and necessary daily paperwork.

Work environment is moderately noisy, often near conveyor systems, with exposure to dust and changing weather conditions under typical warehouse conditions. Potential hazards exist with regard to machinery such as forklifts, pallet jacks and mechanized systems. The employee is regularly exposed to ambient lighting and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold, including climates consistent with outside weather conditions.

As set forth in San Mar-Internal’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.