Reach Truck Operator - Weekend Shift

About the role

Job Summary: Responsible for safely operating a powered industrial truck at elevated heights to lift, stack, move, and store products, equipment, or materials.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safe operating procedures related to being a licensed powered industrial truck operator.
• Safely operate levers and pedals to drive reach truck and control movement of lifting apparatus and load.
• Ensure equipment batteries are plugged in to recharge at breaks, lunches, and end of shift.
• Scan bar code labels; locate, pull, consolidate, move, and replenish cartons and pallets.
• Work cross-functionally in other departments as needed, including but not limited to, working as a Material Handler I and/or Material Handler II.
• Demonstrate safe working practices in all facets of work.
• Train new or less experienced staff members as needed.
• Exhibit a Continuous Improvement mindset by participating in events and activities that lead to financial gain, time savings, and/or waste reduction for the company.
• Perform any other duties needed to help achieve our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Values.

Requirements

Physical Demands: Frequently walk and stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Grip battery plug-in connections multiple times per shift to recharge equipment batteries. Frequently grab, lift, carry, stack, and/or move materials and products weighing up to 40 pounds. Occasionally climb up to two flights of 10-inch stairs. Operate wrapping machine, pneumatic and banding equipment, and RF scanner. Meet specific vision requirements, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, hand-eye coordination, and the ability to adjust focus. Must pass a vision test.

Work Environment: Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. Occasionally exposed to extreme cold and/or extreme heat. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience as a certified powered industrial equipment operator and experience with RF and WMS technology preferred.
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete powered industrial equipment training and maintain equipment license.

Pay

Starting Rate: $19.75/hour + $1.00/hour shift premium = $20.75/hour. Employees who work all 36 scheduled hours are paid for 40 hours.

Schedule

Hours: Friday - Sunday, 6:00am - 6:30pm.