Reach Truck/ Equipment Operator- 2nd Shift

About the role

The Material Handler - Equipment Operator may fulfill multiple roles in the Distribution Center environment to help fulfill the mission of processing Inbound and/or Outbound freight accurately, timely, and safely.

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 equipment in good working condition.
• Documents production log appropriately to include changes in assignments, downtime, meetings, etc. to ensure productivity records are accurate.
• May perform one or more of a variety of functions in a Distribution Center environment associated with fulfilling orders for retail stores and/or other Distribution Centers.
• Potential work assignments include Receiving, Labeling, Putaway, Order Picking, Slotting, Replenishment, eComm order fulfillment, Hybrid throwing, Loading, and other “specialty” roles that require additional training/experience (e.g., Inventory Control).
• 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 offer a range of benefits to support team members and their families. Depending on position and eligibility, team members may have access to a 401(k) with employer match, an Employee Assistance Program, medical, dental, and vision coverage, telemedicine services, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and various voluntary insurance options. All team members enjoy everyday perks such as employee discounts and access to partner discount programs.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours are typically 12-hour shifts, Monday through Friday.

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.
• Potential exposure to fumes and airborne particles.

Application Instructions

Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.