Equipment Operator

Job Description:

Equipment Operator  

INNOVATE without boundaries! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success -- so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to provide….    

Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to support the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you'll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.   

Your Role on Our Team:  

The equipment operator is responsible for moving product throughout the warehouse.  

You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:   

Drives reach truck to assigned location to pull product  

Delivers product to designated area in overstock, to be replenished or shipped   

Stacks and moves empty pallets and wire baskets to correct destination  

Locates all received product to a forward picking bin or designated overstock location  

Ensures all carries receive the correct paperwork  

Operates wrap machine to secure pallets prior to shipment  

Responsible for overall organization and cleaning of area  

The TOOLS you’ll bring with you:  

Requires education equivalent to four years of high school   

Experience operating a Reach Truck, Order Picker, Dock Stocker, and an Electric Pallet Jack  

Other TOOLS we prefer you to have:  

Working Conditions:   

Production   

Physical Demands   

Driving reach truck for long periods of time  

Frequent bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling of tools and boxes  

Able to work in various temperature conditions  

Operation of reach truck  

Physical and Weightlifting Demands  

The physical and weightlifting demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Frequency 

Letter Code 

Defined as 

Never 

N 

Infrequent 

I 

Up to 1 hour per day 

Occasionally 

O 

1 to 2 hours per day 

Frequently 

F 

2 to 5 hours per day 

Continuously 

C 

6+ hours per day 

Physical Task 

Frequency 

Reason for Physical Actions 

Stand 

C 

While driving 

Sit 

N 

Walk 

F 

To walk between stations 

Bend/Twist 

F 

Push / Pull 

F 

To move product and boxes  

Climb (stairs, ladders) 

I 

Reach 

C 

To reach product in bin/racks 

Lift 

F 

To move product 

Carry 

F 

To carry product    

Grasp/Grip 

C 

To hold product;  

Repetitive Motions 

C 

To pick up and remove product 

Kneel/Crawl 

N 

Run 

N 

Jump 

N 

Rapid work speed 

F 

To meet production needs 

Filing 

N 

Finger movement 

C 

Manual dexterity to pick up and move product; drive 

Keyboard use 

O 

Close vision 

C 

To read product labels and numbers 

Color vision 

N 

Depth perception 

F 

While operating equipment 

Far vision 

F 

While operating equipment and identifying product 

Hear 

C 

To communicate with individuals in cell 

Talk 

C 

To communicate with individuals in cell 

Smell 

I 

Touch 

C 

Temperature 

C 

Able to work in various temperatures 

Amount of Weight 

Frequency 

Reason for Action 

Up to 30 pounds 

C 

To move product 

Personal Protective Equipment 

Equipment 

Frequency 

Reason 

Safety glasses 

N 

Leather shoes 

N 

Gloves 

N 

Ear Plugs 

N 

We provide these great perks and benefits:  

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans 

• Generous 401 (K) savings plan 

• Education assistance 

• On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service 

• And many more, check out our benefits site HERE. 

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.