Warehouse III - Equipment Operator - 3rd Shift

Location: 10462 Hickory Hill Road, Ashland, VA 23005

Schedule

3rd Shift (Sunday–Thursday): 10:00 PM–6:30 AM

Pay

• Base Pay: $20.50/hour
• 2nd Shift: $21.50/hour (includes $1.00 shift differential)
• 3rd Shift: $22.50/hour (includes $2.00 shift differential)

About the role

The Warehouse Associate III follows internal procedures to unload and load incoming and outgoing trailers. While unloading, this role sorts, palletizes, and moves product using powered equipment. This role uses a Radio Frequency (RF) unit in combination with internal operating systems to track product and perform departmental error resolution functions within High Jump.

Responsibilities

• Unload and load incoming and outgoing trailers, operating powered lift equipment to move product and materials as needed.
• Prepare orders by processing requests and supply orders; pulling materials; packing boxes; placing orders in delivery area.
• Generate reports to acquire data as needed to support error resolution functions in the receiving process.
• Support other functions of the Distribution Center as needed, including error resolution, inventory audits, customer service, and invoicing and tagging shipments.
• Responsible for checking out equipment and returning it in the same condition on a daily basis. Inspect assigned equipment daily at the start of shift.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy warehouse environment by adhering to organization standards and policies, and legal regulations; alert others regarding potential concerns.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)
• 4-6 years of experience in a warehouse environment; loading and unloading trailers.
• 1-3 years of experience operating a forklift or heavy equipment.
• Complete and maintain SanMar’s Lift Operator Certification in compliance with OSHA guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to follow directions and change priorities or job duties as business needs require; rotate to other production functions as needed.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to learn internal operating systems and operate Radio Frequency (RF) unit.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while meeting deadlines.
• Able to work both independently and within a team.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Comprehend verbal and written instructions.
• Mandatory overtime as required, which may include weekends.

Work Environment

• Constantly required to stand, walk, talk, and hear.
• Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 60 pounds.
• Operates powered equipment requiring use of both hands as well as full range of motion of the neck, head, and back.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, grasp, and perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm motions.
• Frequently required to climb stairs, kneel/squat, bend, and carry.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• May be required to wear a headset covering one or both ears.
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment such as a protective harness while operating equipment.
• Basic English literacy required for operation of machines and necessary daily paperwork.
• Work environment is moderately noisy and may involve working near conveyor systems.
• Exposure to dust and changes in weather conditions.
• Work is performed under typical warehouse conditions with potential hazards related to machinery such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and mechanized systems.
• Work environment is hectic and fast-paced.
• Regularly exposed to ambient lighting and can be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold, including climates consistent with outside weather conditions.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: Accrue up to 112 hours per year to start, based on hours worked. Includes 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401k plan with $1 for $1 match up to 4% of earnings, matched and vested at every pay cycle.
• Life insurance.
• Short/long-term disability coverage.
• Paid maternity/paternity leave.
• Pet insurance.