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Equipment Operator 1st Shift (7a-3:30p)

Lane Automotive
Watervliet, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 8/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/13/2026
Equipment Operator Job Description

Reports to: Distribution Center Department Manager

Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm

Position Summary:

The Equipment Operator is responsible for stocking, replenishment, put-away, consolidation, and bin maintenance functions of product, using manual and powered material handling equipment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Stock product within storage locations in a neat and orderly manner to avoid damage and/or lost products.
  • Perform replenishments and put away functions as directed by I-Pod device.
  • Verify accurate counts and accurate locations.
  • Handle errors: communicate them to Lead/Manager and ensure paperwork and product is handled correctly, completely, and promptly.
  • Consolidate product to maximize space utilization.
  • Participate in routine cycle counts.
  • Weighs or counts items for distribution to ensure conformance to company standards. Sort and place materials on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
  • Meet and maintain accuracy and productivity level requirements.
  • Partake in overall housekeeping of distribution center including cleaning, organizing, dusting, sweeping, etc.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Education/Experience/Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or GED, required.
  • Valid Driver’s License, required.
  • Powered Industrial Truck License, required/ability to obtain.


Skills & Abilities:

  • Ability to effectively communicate with leadership, managers, leads, and peers.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other job-related equipment and software.
  • Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
  • Willing to participate in Company designated training.
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision/guidance.
  • Must be able to practice safe work habits.


Physical Demands:

This is a General Warehouse position that requires sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and use of hands continuously for eight hours. This position requires lifting/moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally with assistance lifting/moving up to 100 pounds. This position requires extended amounts of time walking and climbing stairs. This position requires frequent work time beyond an eight-hour shift/40-hour week including shift rotation and weekends. This position requires the operation of basic office equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

Each coworker is accountable for their actions and is required to exercise good judgment in everything they do on behalf of Lane Automotive. Part of that responsibility includes understanding and living up to company values, standards, and policies, specifically our code of ethics and business conduct. Additionally, every coworker has the responsibility to ask questions when they are unsure of what those values, standards, and policies require and to act if they believe someone else is not acting consistently with those values, standards, and policies.

The information in this job description is intended to convey the key responsibilities and requirements. It is not an exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the opportunity. Responsibilities are subject to change.

At Lane Automotive, we recognize our ultimate success depends on our talented and dedicated workforce. We value the contribution each Team Member makes to our Vision “To deliver the best customer experience in every market we serve.” We expect Team Members to practice values in all decisions and lead the values by action and example.

Lane Automotive Values:

Integrity: Be genuine, always do what’s right even when no one is looking

Passion: A strong feeling of excitement

Innovation: Never satisfied with the status quo

Respect: Consideration for everyone, in everything we do

Accountability: Take ownership

Lane Automotive welcomes diversity. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

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