Equipment Operator Day Shift (Mon - Fri 6:00am-2:30PM)

About the Role

Verify and keep product ready for production by performing essential duties related to material handling and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Unload and stack material by raising and lowering lifting devices.
• Operate equipment by moving levers and pressing pedals to control movement of lifting apparatus.
• Position forks, lifting platforms, or other devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, or materials and transport loads to designated areas.
• Inventory materials on the work floor and supply workers with needed materials.
• Attach identifying labels to materials or mark information on cases.
• Load or unload product onto or off of pallets, skids, or lifting devices.
• Convey materials from storage or work sites to designated areas.
• Communicate effectively with customers regarding bills of lading and site directions.
• Assist with quality control and stocking when primary duties are not required.
• Perform other duties as assigned, directed, or requested.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic computer skills; knowledge of computerized inventory control systems preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Stand for up to 8 hours per day.
• Walk for up to an hour.
• No fear of heights; occasional climbing.
• Occasional pushing/pulling of 11-25 pounds.
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, crouching, kneeling, and pushing/pulling of 36-50 pounds.
• Frequent carrying of up to 25 pounds; occasional carrying of up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 75 pounds.
• Occasional repetitive foot movement.
• Frequent repetitive hand/arm movements for simple reaching, grasping, and fine manipulation.
• Specific vision abilities: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasional use of gloves.

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts.
• Effective communication skills.