Warehouse Operator

About the role

The Warehouse Operator performs a variety of responsibilities in the warehouse including pulling/checking customer orders, moving materials, loading/unloading shipments, and general material handling. Operates necessary equipment to store and move products throughout the warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Operate cranes to load and unload trucks in an efficient manner
• Perform a variety of material movement tasks for order filling, receiving, and loading
• Safely use assigned power equipment to move material and meet order requirements (crown truck, Raymond side-loader, overhead crane, fork lift, etc.)
• Follow customer requirements to select, fill and package orders
• Attach bundle tag to material being shipped and stage for shipment
• Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job; work under immediate supervision
• Notice and report defects and/or excessive wear and tear of equipment; may perform set-up and preventative maintenance of equipment
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Stooping, standing, and manual dexterity
• Light lifting (occasional 25 lbs or less)
• Heavy lifting (frequent 25 lbs+)
• Assigned safety equipment must be worn at all times (hard hat, safety shoes with metatarsal, safety glasses with side shields, gloves, arm guards)
• Frequent exposure to mechanical moving parts

Qualifications

Required:

• Basic measurement competency
• Basic math competency
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a warehouse environment
• Strong work ethic

Preferred:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• One year of work experience
• One year of equipment experience
• PC literacy
• Certified in assigned equipment (forklift, Raymond side-loader, overhead crane, etc.)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401K match
• Disability benefits
• Tuition reimbursement

Pay and Schedule

• Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 6am - 4pm
• Compensation: $21/hr to start; after 90-day probationary period, pay increases to $25.88/hr