Powered Industrial Truck Operator

Job Summary

NAPA Auto Parts is seeking a skilled and energetic Warehouse Equipment Operator to join our growing team of professionals. Our equipment operators perform many different tasks; for example, receiving, replenishing, picking, and loading product as it is picked.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stack and stage product and materials using power equipment.
• Maintain equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion, including daily inspection of assigned equipment.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods and OSHA standards.
• Receiving/Putaway – unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations; efficiently stack and store the product in the appropriate areas.
• Order Picking – pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring the exact number and type of product is loaded and ready for shipment.
• Loading – efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into trailers or containers.
• Quality – ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage; report quality variances as needed.
• Inventory – keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee inventory control and security; assist in physical inventories and ensure proper stock rotation.
• Safety, Housekeeping, Security – maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area; assist in maintaining warehouse security; comply with OSHA and other applicable standards; report issues and problems to management.
• Support and abide by the company’s safety program and all safety initiatives, policies and procedures.
• Meet job standards, which may change as equipment, materials and procedures evolve.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience required; 6 months prior work experience is a plus.
• Stamina to stand and walk for the entire work shift.
• Prior experience with powered industrial equipment preferred.
• Clear verbal communication and attentive listening skills.
• Ability to recognize and distinguish letters and numbers (visually and orally) and remember their sequence.
• Basic math skills and ability to identify numeric and alphanumeric sequences accurately and rapidly for proper product placement.
• Basic computer usage skills.

Physical Demands / Working Environment

• Lifting and carrying objects typically 25–50 pounds or more, depending on duties.
• Pushing and pulling carts, pallet jacks, or other equipment loaded with materials throughout the warehouse, including heavy loads over extended distances or up ramps.
• Standing and walking for extended periods, often for the duration of a shift.
• Bending, stooping, squatting, and reaching to retrieve items from shelves, bins, or storage racks at various heights and angles.
• Climbing ladders or stairs to access elevated storage areas, mezzanines, and performing maintenance tasks while following safety protocols.
• Operating warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and order pickers; certification or training may be required.
• Manual dexterity for handling small objects, operating machinery controls, labeling, and assembling shipments.
• Performing repetitive motions such as scanning barcodes, sorting items, or packaging products throughout the shift while maintaining productivity and safety.
• Physical endurance to work in a fast‑paced environment, meet productivity targets, and handle long hours, weekends, or overtime during peak periods.
• Safety awareness and commitment to following safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Work environment includes continuous exposure to industrial noise, bright overhead lighting, varying temperatures, moving equipment, and mechanical operations; employees must remain alert to audible and visual safety signals.