Equipment Operator, 1st Shift

Job Description

JOB SCOPE/ SUMMARY:

• Maintain safe and efficient operation of a forklift truck or reach truck in an effort to load/unload products from inbound/outbound trailers 

• Provide a quality check on all products for potential identification errors or shortages 

• Perform routine equipment maintenance work as needed

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provide for safe operation of a forklift with a slip-sheet attachment, a reach truck, and a rider jack in an effort to stock, down stock, and rotate dated product by stock number to correct aisle and pulling order.

Provide routine inspections on inventory for possible damages and prepare for shipment.

Document all discrepancies on inbound freight accurately.

Provide down stock on all sales aides and stack or restack product pallets.

Recharge reach truck and change propane tanks on forklift when needed.

Maintain accurate operation of wands or scanner guns in detecting errors on inbound shipments.

Maintain a clean and organized work area and assist in other areas as needed.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Some warehouse or stock experience is required

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES RECOMMENDED FOR POSITION:

Knowledge of basic math

Knowledge of warehouse operations

Ability to operate forklift, reach truck, rider jack, battery charger and slip-sheet attach­ment

Possess good verbal and written communication skills

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Required to wear and use appropriate safety gear including boots and back belt 

STATUS:  Hourly

Actual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience, education, geographic location, and/or skills.

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