Equipment Operator- Material Handler

About the role

The DC-Lancaster Material Handler - Equipment Operator fulfills multiple roles within the Distribution Center to process inbound and outbound freight accurately, timely, and safely. This position involves utilizing manual and/or powered industrial equipment for loading and unloading inventory, operating material handling equipment for shipping and receiving orders, and performing various tasks such as receiving, labeling, putaway, order picking, slotting, replenishment, e-commerce order fulfillment, hybrid throwing, loading, and other specialized roles.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes manual and/or powered industrial equipment to load and unload inventory.
• Utilizes material handling equipment (reach truck and/or order picker/cherry picker) to fulfill shipping and receiving orders.
• Completes periodic safety training on the operation of machinery.
• Performs routine inspections of equipment and notifies leader of maintenance needs.
• Maintains production logs to document changes in assignments, downtime, meetings, etc., ensuring accuracy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 2-4 years of prior use of manual and/or powered industrial equipment.
• Basic warehouse and/or Distribution Center knowledge.
• Demonstrated success working in a production environment.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalency preferred.

Skills

• Basic computer skills.

Benefits

At The Michaels Companies Inc., we provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, tuition assistance, generous employee discounts, and more. For more information, visit mikbenefits.com.

Pay

Total Base Pay Range: $18.00 - $20.00

Schedule

Details on the schedule are not specified in the job posting.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent lifting and carrying of product weighing 5 to 60 pounds.
• Frequent pushing or pulling of material and/or equipment.
• Frequent standing when working and when driving powered industrial equipment.
• Frequent walking, primarily in the warehouse.
• Regular reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, and twisting.
• Repetitive motion and substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Work Environment

• Exposure to extreme temperatures dependent on external climate and proximity to dock doors/exits.
• Moderate noise level from DC conveyor/sortation system and powered industrial equipment.
• Occasional vibration if/when operating powered industrial equipment.
• Potential exposure to fumes and airborne particles.

Additional Information

Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job. For more information about the Michaels Companies Inc. benefits and policies, visit www.michaels.com. Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer.