Warehouse Operator

Position Summary

The Warehouse Operator is responsible for operating a forklift and other material handling equipment for the purpose of shipping, receiving, and picking. Activities may include but are not limited to loading or unloading, scanning, moving, staging, replenishing, and stacking product. This individual is also responsible for counting and inspecting product and notifying leadership when there are damages or discrepancies. These Associates are accountable for the safe and efficient operation of all equipment and will be expected to perform all duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Shipping Responsibilities: Using a gas or electric powered forklift to load outbound shipments, move product, and stack products or materials.
• Receiving Responsibilities: Using a gas or electric powered forklift to unload inbound shipments, move product, replenish, stack and store products or materials.
• Picking Responsibilities: Using a gas or electric powered forklift to accurately pick orders to fulfill client demands, pick products and stage in the appropriate areas, stack, package, band, shrink wrap, and label product(s) as determined by client requirements.
• Quality Control Responsibilities: Ensuring that all products and orders are received, handled, and shipped correctly, verifying that products and/or orders meet quality standards, including reporting any damages or discrepancies, and stacking, packaging, shrink wrapping, and labeling product(s).
• Safety, Housekeeping, and Compliance: Executing all safety protocols, maintaining a clean, neat, orderly work area, assisting in security of the warehouse, complying with all Standard Operating Procedures, corporate and site-specific policies, safety rules, and OSHA/MSDS Standards.
• Equipment Operation: Operating all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods, maintaining an active forklift certification.
• Maintenance: Performing or assisting in building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as assigned.

Other Duties

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Work overtime as dictated by business whether mandatory or voluntary.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6 months experience working in a logistics/distribution/relevant environment.
• Able to operate MHE.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience working in a warehouse/logistics/distribution environment.
• 1-3 years forklift experience.
• Current or prior MHE certification.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally: Handling/Fingering, Sitting
• Frequently: Bending
• Constantly: Walking and Standing
• Ability to Lift/Carry and Push/Pull: 21-50 pounds, Reach above shoulder, reach outward, squat, or kneel.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Pay Range

The expected base pay range for this position is $19.00 – $19.00 Hourly. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location, in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.